Men's Silk Knitted Suit from Japan
A classic two-piece men's suit consisting of a tailored jacket and matching trousers, knitted from fabric containing over 70% silk or silk waste. This qualifies under HTS 6103.10.70.00 as a 'suit' per Chapter 61 notes, with identical fabric composition, color, and style for both pieces, designed for formal wear.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm 70%+ silk, as misdeclaration leads to penalties
• Ensure jacket has 4+ panels excluding sleeves and matches trousers in fabric/style per suit definition
• Provide detailed invoices specifying 'knitted' construction and exact silk percentage