Silk Knitted Scarf Fabric from Japan
A lightweight knitted fabric made from 100% silk yarn, containing over 85% silk by weight, designed specifically for crafting luxury scarves. It falls under HTS 6006.90.1000 due to its high silk content and knitted construction as defined in Chapter 60 notes. This fabric is ideal for high-end apparel accessories.
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 certification from suppliers to meet the 85% threshold; ensure documentation distinguishes pure silk from blends
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as woven silk under Chapter 50