High-Silk Twinset Ensemble from Japan
Women's knitted twinset ensemble with a silk cardigan sweater (70%+ silk) and coordinating silk skirt, designed for retail sale. Falls under HTS 6104.29.20.71 due to its status as a silk-dominant ensemble featuring sweaters in 'other textile materials'. Matches chapter notes for identical fabric upper and lower body garments.
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 coordinated sizing and fabric matching to substantiate ensemble classification during import entry
• Avoid common pitfall of separating components in packaging, which could lead to individual garment duties
• Comply with textile visa requirements for silk imports from quota countries like China