Crocheted Silk Sweater Hem Band from Japan
Bottom hem edging crocheted from 72% silk waste blend, replaceable for cashmere-silk hybrid sweaters. HTS 6117.90.10.10 covers this as a made-up knitted accessory part for sweaters with high silk proportion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for silk waste inclusion, as it qualifies equally to pure silk fiber
• Avoid ribbed tightening features per notes, or risk exclusion from heading