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