Silk Knitted Waistcoat Vest from Japan
A lightweight women's knitted waistcoat made from 75% silk and 25% cotton blend, featuring a V-neck and button front closure. It falls under HTS 6110.90.10.40 as it contains over 70% silk, is knitted, and designed as a women's vest excluding sweater vests. This chapter covers made-up knitted articles like vests for women or girls.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm 70%+ silk for this HTS; mislabeling leads to reclassification
• Include commercial invoice detailing silk percentage, yarn construction, and 'knitted' status
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as sweater vests, which shift to other subheadings