Silk Dinner Jacket Suit from Japan
An elegant women's dinner suit with a short-front silk jacket and skirt, 95% silk, recognized as a suit variant under Chapter notes for evening dress. It falls under HTS 6204.19.40.00 due to high silk content and women's design (right-over-left closure).
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
• Document as 'suit' with photos showing matching panels and fabric; ensure no metal thread exceeds norms
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as blouse/jacket set drops to other headings