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Silk Yarn Ensemble with Divided Skirt from Japan

Coordinated women's silk knitted top, waistcoat, and divided skirt ensemble for active professional wear, all in matching silk yarn. Classified in HTS 6104.29.20.87 as other silk ensembles, compliant with notes allowing waistcoat as second upper garment. No pockets below waist or ribbing disqualifies from other headings.

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

• Explicitly note 'divided skirt' in descriptions to distinguish from trousers per suit definitions

• Test for <10 stitches/cm average, which could reclassify under 6105/6106 exclusions

• Secure GSP or similar for silk origin to reduce duties