Silk Sarong Cover-Up from Japan
A versatile knitted silk sarong with over 70% silk content, used as a beach cover-up or skirt wrap. Classified in HTS 6114.90.10 as an 'other' knitted garment due to its made-up construction and silk dominance, excluding it from specific headings like 6104 or 6106. It fits Chapter 61 for knitted apparel not elsewhere specified.
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
• Document exact fiber composition and knitting gauge to comply with Chapter 61 notes excluding non-knitted items
• Avoid bundling with swimwear sets, as that could trigger reclassification under heading 6112
• Use HTS advisory rulings for ambiguous cover-ups to prevent delays from customs exams