Silk Knitted One-Piece Swimsuit from Japan
A luxurious one-piece swimsuit made from over 70% silk or silk waste, knitted or crocheted, designed for women's swimwear with full body coverage and elegant detailing. It falls under HTS 6112.49.0015 as women's swimwear of other textile materials containing 70% or more silk by weight, distinguishing it from synthetic or cotton blends. The high silk content provides a smooth, premium feel ideal for fashion-forward swim apparel.
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
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 70%+ threshold for this subheading; provide fiber composition certificates
• Label as swimwear explicitly to avoid reclassification as undergarments
• Watch for quotas on silk apparel under 759 category