Silk Chenille Narrow Trim from Japan
Chenille fabric woven from 92% silk yarn, 1.8 cm wide with gummed selvages, used for apparel trimming with fuzzy pile effect. Falls under HTS 5806.10.30.10 due to narrow width, high silk content, and chenille woven pile construction per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document chenille yarn composition; silk waste blends count toward 85% threshold
• Ensure selvages are woven/gummed, not cut edges which may reclassify as wider fabric cuttings
• Label as 'narrow woven' explicitly; bulk shipments risk scrutiny for retail packaging