Silk Satin Slip Dress from Japan
A lightweight silk slip dress designed as an undergarment for women, featuring a straight silhouette with thin straps and lace trim at the hem. It contains over 70% silk by weight, qualifying it under HTS 6108.19.10.00 as a knitted or crocheted slip of silk or silk waste. The smooth satin finish provides a luxurious layer beneath form-fitting clothing.
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
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 70% threshold; include fiber composition labels per FTC rules
• Declare as 'slip' not 'dress' to avoid reclassification
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls during appraisal