Silk Tailored Blazer from Japan
A women's tailored blazer made from 100% silk fabric, featuring a structured silhouette with notched lapels, single-breasted front, and patch pockets. It qualifies under HTS 6204.39.60.00 as a suit-type jacket containing 70% or more silk by weight, designed for formal or business attire and not knitted. This classification applies to non-knitted silk blazers in Chapter 62 for women's outerwear.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm ≥70% silk, as misdeclaration leads to penalties
• Include commercial invoice detailing silk percentage and country of origin for CBP review
• Avoid common pitfalls like classifying as knitted (Chapter 61) or below 70% silk threshold