High-Silk Knitted Metal Thread Apparel Fabric from Japan
Knitted fabric blending 86% silk with metal threads for evening wear, explicitly included in Chapter 60 for apparel purposes. HTS 6006.90.1000 due to silk weight dominance despite metallic addition. Shimmers for formal garments.
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
• Detail metal thread as non-weight-dominant; comply with apparel flammability if applicable
• Avoid: classifying solely under metal textiles