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
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
• 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