Men's Silk Ski Jacket from Japan
A lightweight anorak-style ski jacket made from 100% silk fabric, featuring water-resistant coating and insulated lining for alpine skiing. Classified under HTS 6201.90.59.00 as it contains over 70% silk and qualifies as a men's ski-jacket, not part of a suit per Chapter 62 notes. Excludes knitted articles and meets criteria for anoraks including ski-jackets.
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 silk content via lab tests exceeding 70% by weight to avoid reclassification; provide fiber composition certificates
• Ensure labeling indicates 'men's' based on left-over-right closure per Chapter notes
• Watch for padded sleeveless variants that may shift to other subheadings