Women's Crocheted Silk Culotte Shorts Ensemble from Japan
This women's ensemble features a crocheted silk tunic and culotte-style shorts, identical in silk yarn and styling for retail presentation. It qualifies for HTS 6104.29.20.43 as other silk ensembles including shorts, distinct from swimwear.
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
• Submit stitch density samples if questioned, ensuring compliance with knitted/crocheted definitions
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'ensemble' with itemized matching pieces to prevent disassembly at entry
• Beware of silk waste blends; require supplier affidavits for pure silk to dodge duty evasion claims