Silk Blend Maxi Dress from Japan
A floor-length women's dress crafted from a silk-viscose blend woven fabric, with spaghetti straps and a flowing silhouette for evening wear. Classified in HTS 6204.49.50 as a dress of other textile materials, since silk blends not exceeding wool/cotton limits fall here in the 'other' category. It is a made-up article excluding swimwear.
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 mill certificates for fiber content to distinguish from pure silk (6204.49.20) or MMF headings
• Check for right-over-left closure to confirm women's classification per Chapter notes
• Document retail packaging to prevent reclassification as industrial or unfinished goods