Silk Waste Blouse and Skirt Ensemble from Japan
Retail-packaged women's ensemble of a sleeved blouse and knee-length skirt, both exceeding 70% silk waste by weight in woven ivory silk fabric. Falls under HTS 6204.29.40.88 as a qualifying ensemble with upper and lower body pieces of identical style/composition, designed for office attire with no waist pockets or ribbing per notes. Right-over-left closure confirms women's classification.
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
• Include commercial invoice detailing exact silk waste percentage and weave type to support 6204 classification
• Use hangtags showing set pricing for retail sale evidence; separate sale risks 6205/6206 individual duties
• Beware moisture damage in transit affecting silk; declare accurately to avoid FDA/cosmetic misclass if scented