Silk Bermuda Shorts Ensemble from Japan
Women's silk ensemble comprising a matching jacket and Bermuda-length shorts, fabric 71% silk, packaged as retail set. Classified under HTS 6204.29.4040 for silk-heavy ensembles including shorts, per chapter exclusions for swimwear and knits. Components meet uniform fabric and style requirements.
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
• Declare as 'ensemble' not 'suit'; suits require specific jacket/trouser criteria unmet here
• Test for silk purity; artificial weighting common in silk can lead to reclassification
• Avoid bulk packaging; retail set presentation essential for this statistical breakout