Luxury Silk Touchscreen Gloves from Japan
Knitted silk gloves (70% silk) with conductive fingertips for smartphone use, full-finger style in elegant colors. Blends tradition with tech for winter fashion. HTS 6116.99.75.00 for silk-dominant knitted gloves.
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
• Disclose conductive thread composition; minor non-silk doesn't affect 70% threshold
• Test for metal thread allowance per Chapter note on metal yarns
• Market as fashion, not 'smartwear' to sidestep electronics scrutiny