Silk Shirt and Silk Skirt Ensemble from Japan
A retail-packaged women's ensemble featuring a silk shirt with collar and matching silk divided skirt, both made from identical silk fabric. Classified under HTS 6204.29.4078 for ensembles of other textile materials with silk blouse/shirt components, as it includes one upper body garment and one lower body skirt per chapter notes. Excludes swimwear and meets size compatibility 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
• Document retail presentation as a set; bulk shipments may be treated as individual articles under heading 6206
• Confirm skirt design qualifies as 'divided skirt' if applicable, with no pockets below waist to avoid 6204 exclusion
• Test fabric for metal thread content if present, allowable per chapter notes but requires disclosure