Silk Silk-Waste Windbreaker from Japan
Lightweight women's windbreaker crafted from 72% silk waste blended with polyester, with adjustable hood and drawstring waist for wind protection. Falls under HTS 6202.90.59.00 as a windbreaker (similar article) with 70%+ silk or silk waste, made-up non-knitted textile. Chapter 62 applies to such outerwear excluding knits.
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
• Document silk waste sourcing and blending ratios precisely for CBP verification
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as lower-duty polyester if silk dominates
• Use HTS advisory rulings for silk waste blends to preempt disputes