High-Waist Silk Divided Skirt Ensemble from Japan
Women's ensemble featuring a silk shell top and high-waist divided skirt (culottes) made from 72% silk fabric, sold as a coordinated set. Classified in HTS 6204.29.4028 due to its status as a silk-dominant ensemble with divided skirt for lower body coverage, adhering to chapter notes on identical fabric and retail presentation. Excludes knitted articles and orthopedic uses.
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 divided skirt design clearly in invoices to distinguish from trousers; photos help during customs review
• Confirm all components share exact silk composition and are sized compatibly to qualify as an ensemble
• Avoid bulk packaging; present as retail-ready sets to prevent breakdown into individual HTS codes