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Men's Lightweight Silk Cardigan Sweater from Japan

A button-front silk cardigan with 72% silk content, knitted in a fine gauge for breathability in men's sizes. Falls under HTS 6110.90.10.10 as a sweater-like article of silk-dominated other textiles, despite buttons, due to pullover similarity. Ideal for transitional weather.

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

• Buttons don't disqualify from 6110, but ensure no waist-tightening features per 6109 notes

• Batch-test for silk percentage; discrepancies lead to duty adjustments or penalties

• Separate from ensembles if not sold as matching sets for retail