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