Silk Cocktail Dress from Japan
A knee-length fitted women's dress crafted from 85% silk with delicate lace trim, ideal for evening events with a sweetheart neckline. Classified in HTS 6204.49.1000 due to its high silk content and status as a non-knitted made-up dress for women. The woven silk fabric meets the chapter's textile article criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed fabric breakdowns in commercial invoices; Customs scrutinizes silk claims for duty reductions
• Register for silk import quotas if applicable from certain origins like China to prevent entry refusals
• Label garments with fiber content per 16 CFR Part 423, specifying silk percentage to dodge marking violations