Silk Embroidered in the Piece from Japan
Large sheets of silk fabric embroidered with metallic threads for custom garment panels. Classified HTS 5810.99.90.00 as embroidery in the piece of other textile materials like silk.
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
• Certify silk purity to avoid cotton misclassification; declare metal thread percentage
• Common issue: ensure embroidery is not incidental to plain silk fabric