Embroidered Silk Negligee from Japan
Sheer silk negligee with hand-embroidered floral motifs, 80% silk chiffon knit, designed as a loungewear overlay. It qualifies for HTS 6108.39.4000 as a knitted women's similar article (negligee) with predominant silk composition.
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
• Appraise embroidery as part of silk value; declare assists accurately for correct duty assessment
• Confirm 'negligee' via design (sheer, open-front) to distinguish from nightdresses
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, which could alter end-use classification