High-Waist Silk Culottes from Japan
Wide-leg culottes functioning as divided skirt from 70% silk charmeuse, with elastic waist for comfort. HTS 6204.59.4040 applies to this women's divided skirt of silk exceeding 70% weight, as made-up non-knitted textile per Chapter 62. Culottes qualify as divided skirts under hierarchy.
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
• Document divided skirt design with photos; prevents misclass as trousers under 6204.69
• Source from certified silk producers to ease authenticity claims during entry
• Avoid sets with tops unless qualifying as ensembles, which shift classification