Women's Silk Satin Nightgown from Japan
A lightweight, floor-length nightgown made from silk satin, featuring lace trim and spaghetti straps, designed for sleepwear. It falls under HTS 6108.19.90.30 as a women's nightdress knitted or crocheted from other textile materials like silk, not cotton, wool, or man-made fibers specified elsewhere. This classification applies to similar articles like negligees intended for intimate or bedtime use.
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 fiber content through lab testing as silk blends may shift classification; ensure labels meet FTC standards for 'silk' claims
• Provide detailed invoices specifying knit construction and end-use as nightwear to avoid misclassification as robes or outerwear