Silk Terry Bathrobe Fabric from Japan
This pile fabric is knitted from over 85% silk yarn, featuring terry loops on one side ideal for absorbent bathrobes. It falls under HTS 6001.99.10.00 as a terry fabric containing 85% or more silk by weight. The silk content provides luxurious softness and drape for high-end apparel linings.
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
• Verify silk content exceeds 85% by weight via lab testing; declarations under 85% shift to 6001.99.90
• Include weave/knit structure certificates to confirm pile/terry construction per Chapter 60 notes
• Avoid misclassification as woven silk (5007) by documenting knitting process