Luxury Silk Ensemble with Waistcoat from Japan
Women's three-piece ensemble including silk waste blouse, trousers, and waistcoat, all over 70% silk waste in woven charcoal fabric for evening events. HTS 6204.29.40.88 applies as notes permit waistcoat as second upper garment in ensembles put up for retail, with matching composition and women's cut. Excludes suits due to lacking 4-panel jacket requirement.
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
• Photograph packaging to prove retail set; CBP may split if not clearly ensemble per notes
• Test for metal thread allowance if embroidered, as chapter permits but requires disclosure
• Quota checks essential for silk; pitfall is ignoring visa requirements for certain origins