Men's Silk Crewneck Sweater from Japan
A lightweight crewneck sweater knitted from pure silk yarn, designed for men with a classic fit and ribbed cuffs and hem. It falls under HTS 6110.90.90.15 as a men's sweater made of silk, part of Chapter 61 for made-up knitted articles, specifically 'other' sweaters not qualifying as suits or ensembles. Silk composition places it in the 'of silk' subheading.
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 silk purity via lab tests or certificates of origin, as blends over 2% other fibers shift to 6110.90.90.04
• Label garments clearly with fiber content (100% silk) and country of origin per FTC and CBP rules to avoid misclassification
• Check for drawstrings or ribbed waistbands at bottom; presence may reclassify under 6109 per chapter notes