Luxury Silk Crocheted Culottes from Japan
Women's culottes, a divided skirt style functioning as wide-leg breeches, crocheted from 75% silk waste yarn. Falls under HTS 6104.69.40.20 for knitted/crocheted trousers/breeches of ≥70% silk waste, women's design, not swimwear. Chapter notes allow metal thread if present, but pure silk waste here.
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
• Differentiate culottes from skirts (6104.53) via trouser-like cut; photos aid CBP inspection
• Ensure no bib/brace elements to avoid overalls subheading overlap
• Bulk imports risk reclass as industrial if lacking retail packaging