Silk Pile Bolduc Fabric from Japan
Adhesive-assembled warp-dominant silk pile fabric (88% silk), 1.5 cm wide for stiffening in formalwear collars. Though heading mentions bolducs, woven pile version fits HTS 5806.10.30.10 for narrow silk pile specs.
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
• Differentiate adhesive bolducs from woven; provide construction diagrams
• High-fashion imports need origin certificates for silk waste provenance
• Bulk vs retail packaging affects duty; declare end-use accurately