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Silk Ensemble Sweater Set from Japan

A women's knitted ensemble set featuring a silk sweater and matching trousers, both containing over 70% silk by weight. This qualifies under HTS 6104.29.20.71 as an ensemble of other textile materials (silk-dominant) with sweaters, made up knitted for retail sale. The identical silk fabric construction and coordinated style meet the chapter definition for ensembles.

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

• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 70%+ by weight, as required for this subheading; retain certificates for CBP review

• Ensure ensemble pieces are presented together for retail sale in identical silk fabric to avoid reclassification as separate garments

• Label fiber content accurately per FTC rules and provide country-of-origin documentation to prevent delays at customs