Pure Silk Sleeveless Vest from Japan
Women's sleeveless pullover vest crafted from 100% silk waste yarn, with a round neck and no front opening. Classified in HTS 6110.90.10.40 due to high silk content, knitted construction, and vest style for girls or women, not a sweater vest. Excludes orthopedic or worn articles per chapter notes.
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 yarn origin certificates for silk waste to support 70%+ claim during CBP review
• Label as 'knitted vest' not 'camisole' to prevent shift to undergarments
• Check for drawstrings or ribbed bottoms, which could exclude from heading 6109 but apply here