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Pure Silk Skirt Ensemble from Japan

Women's knitted ensemble of a silk shell top and high-waist skirt, each over 70% silk waste blend, presented as a retail set with uniform style and color. HTS 6104.29.20.16 applies as 'other ensembles' of silk textile materials per the full hierarchy. Excludes swimwear and meets made-up knitted article criteria.

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

• Label all components with care instructions suitable for silk to meet ASTM standards

• Watch for misdeclaration as dresses; ensembles require distinct upper/lower pieces

• Obtain advance ruling from CBP for complex silk waste blends to prevent delays