High-Silk Content Padded Gilet from Japan
Women's sleeveless padded gilet (bodywarmer) made with 71% silk face fabric and synthetic insulation. Under HTS 6202.90.59.00 as padded sleeveless jacket of silk 70%+, non-knitted. Not sleeveless shirt per 6205 notes.
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
• Ensure no waist-tightening features that could shift to 6205 exclusion
• Label as 'sleeveless jacket' not 'vest' to match tariff description
• Check for set packaging that might invoke ensemble rules