Long Pile Silk Velvet Upholstery Fabric from Japan
A knitted long pile fabric with 90% silk content, mimicking velvet for furniture upholstery and curtains. Classified under HTS 6001.99.10.00 due to high silk proportion and pile construction per Chapter 60 notes on knitted goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide fiber content lab reports; silk waste blends must total 85%+ silk fibers
• Document end-use as furnishing fabric to leverage Chapter 60 metal thread note if applicable
• Watch for reclassification to 5801 if tufted rather than knitted pile