Silk Culotte Shorts Ensemble from Japan
Elegant women's ensemble with silk crop top and culotte-style shorts (classified as shorts per notes), both 70% silk by weight for retail presentation. HTS 6204.29.4040 applies to such non-swimwear ensembles with shorts/breeches of high silk content. Identical fabric and coordinated sizing satisfy chapter ensemble criteria.
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
• Confirm 'shorts' vs. divided skirts via design; culottes may need rulings if ambiguous
• Provide photos of set packaging to prove retail ensemble status over individual items
• Silk waste blends require detailed composition breakdowns to validate 70% threshold