Silk Lace Panties from Japan
Delicate women's bikini-style panties crafted from 75% silk lace with scalloped edges for everyday wear. This HTS code applies as they are knitted or crocheted women's underwear exceeding 70% silk content. The silk waste incorporation enhances luxury while fitting chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide sworn affidavits on silk percentage; U.S
• Customs often audits high-value silk imports
• Declare as 'underwear' explicitly on invoices to match statistical suffix (752)
• Watch for drawstring features, which could shift to other headings per Chapter 61 notes