Silk Knee-High Stockings from Japan
Luxury knee-high stockings made with 75% silk and 25% spandex, knitted for a smooth, sheer finish. Classified under HTS 6115.99.40.00 due to exceeding 70% silk content and being knitted hosiery without applied soles. Ideal for formal wear or everyday elegance.
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 tests to confirm ≥70% silk, as discrepancies lead to reclassification and penalties
• Include detailed composition labels and country-of-origin certificates for silk authentication
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as lower-duty synthetics; ensure knitted structure documentation