Embroidered Silk Sarong Swim Cover-Up from Japan
Lightweight knitted silk sarong (78% silk) serving as a women's swim cover-up, tied at the hip for beach versatility. Under HTS 6112.49.0015 as other women's swimwear with high silk content, prima facie for water-related use. Embellishments allowed if knitted base.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Argue swimwear status with design intent docs; risk blouse reclass if ambiguous
• Test embroidery for metal thread compliance
• Track aggregate silk quota usage