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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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