Silk Maxi Dress from Japan
A floor-length women's dress made from 100% silk fabric, featuring a flowing silhouette with spaghetti straps and a subtle empire waist. It falls under HTS 6204.49.1000 because it contains over 70% silk by weight and is a made-up dress of woven textile material, not knitted or crocheted. This classification applies specifically to women's dresses of silk-rich fabrics.
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 silk content via lab testing to confirm 70%+ by weight, as certificates of analysis are often required by Customs
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling complies with FTC rules, disclosing silk source to avoid misclassification penalties
• Avoid common pitfalls like importing as 'blends' if silk exceeds threshold; declare accurately to prevent duty adjustments