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

16.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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