Silk Shirt Dress from Japan
A casual button-front shirt dress made from 80% silk with roll-tab sleeves and belt, blending blouse and dress elements. It is classified under HTS 6204.49.1000 for women's woven silk dresses over 70% silk content, distinct from shirts per chapter notes.
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
• Photograph garments pre-shipment matching invoice descriptions to counter CBP valuation disputes
• Check for Section 301 tariffs on Chinese silk; apply exclusions where available
• Bundle with matching accessories only if not qualifying as ensemble to avoid reclassification