Short-Sleeve Silk Fil Coupe Blouse from Japan
A sophisticated women's blouse knitted from silk/silk waste with fil coupe texture (slit-weave effect), short sleeves, stand collar, and hidden placket. Under HTS 6106.90.25.20 for knitted silk/silk waste blouses subject to wool restraints, as it covers the upper body per chapter notes without restrictive features.
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
• Conduct fiber burn tests for customs verification of silk content
• File textile declarations electronically via AES for quota tracking
• Avoid bulk packaging; present as retail-ready to match blouse classification