Silk Bathrobe from Japan
Women's short silk bathrobe with kimono sleeves and tie belt, knitted from 70% silk and 30% cotton for softness. Fits HTS 6108.99.50.15 as a bathrobe of qualifying silk content, knitted, and 'other' within women's similar articles. Explicitly covered in the heading for post-bath loungewear.
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
• Test for exact silk ratio, as blends near 70% invite audits; use independent labs if needed
• Specify 'bathrobe' not 'dressing gown' in docs if style differs, per similar articles note
• Ensure no orthopedic features, as Chapter excludes heading 9021 appliances