High-Silk Women's Blazer Ensemble from Japan
A premium women's ensemble featuring a knitted silk blazer (70%+ silk) paired with matching trousers, put up for retail sale in identical silk fabric. Classified under HTS 6104.29.20.16 due to its status as a knitted ensemble of silk-rich materials per heading 6104 definitions. The blazer aligns with 'suit-type jackets or blazers described in heading 6104'.
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
• Document matching fabric swatches and construction details to prove ensemble status during CBP review
• Avoid common pitfalls like loose packaging that could reclassify as individual items under different rates
• Comply with special silk fiber authentication requirements, including certificates from suppliers