Silk Waste Shift Dress from Japan
A modern shift dress utilizing synthetic fibers blended with 30% silk waste for texture and affordability. Fits HTS 6204.43.20.00 as 'containing 30% or more silk or silk waste' in synthetic dress form, non-knitted per chapter scope.
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
• Differentiate silk waste from pure silk in invoices—waste counts fully toward weight
• Retail packaging helps affirm 'made-up' status vs. bulk fabric rolls
• Audit supplier claims; CBP rejects unsubstantiated high silk % declarations