Silk Pleated Maxi Skirt from Japan
Flowing maxi skirt with tiered pleats from 85% silk dupioni, ideal for evening wear and full-length coverage. It qualifies for HTS 6204.59.4040 as a women's skirt of other textile materials with over 70% silk by weight, made up and not knitted. Chapter notes confirm classification priority for such silk garments.
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
• Use independent lab analysis for silk verification; discrepancies lead to duty reassessments
• Package individually for retail to avoid bulk import scrutiny under ensemble rules
• Confirm right-over-left closure if unisex design, per Chapter notes classifying as women's