New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Silk A-Line Dress from Japan

A classic A-line dress from 70% silk dupioni with full skirt and fitted bodice, suitable for weddings. HTS 6204.49.1000 covers this woven women's dress precisely at the silk weight threshold.

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

• Calibrate scales for precise fiber content; discrepancies trigger audits and higher duties

• Use HTS lookup tools pre-import; silk dresses often face lower rates than synthetics

• Package individually for retail to prevent bulk classification as unfinished goods