Viscose Silk Mix Cardigan from Japan
A lightweight open-front cardigan for women, knitted from viscose (man-made) yarns enriched with more than 30% silk waste for elegance and breathability. Classified under HTS 6110.30.20.63 due to its man-made fiber dominance and silk threshold, qualifying as a similar article to sweaters. Ideal for layering in transitional weather.
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
• Label garments with exact fiber breakdown (e.g
• 70% viscose, 32% silk) compliant with FTC and CBP textile rules
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete country-of-origin declarations, which trigger delays at ports
• Confirm knitted construction via stitch density to stay within Chapter 61 scope