Handmade Silk Duchess Lace from Japan
Opulent handcrafted Duchess lace with heavy silk cordonnet and floral hex motifs on silk net, 92% silk. Under HTS 5804.30.00.10 as premium hand-made lace with high silk content. Used in royal wedding gowns.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain artisan guild certifications for authenticity in high-value shipments
• Insure against fragility; declare as delicate to qualify for careful handling
• Avoid metal thread additions that could invoke Chapter 58 embroidery notes