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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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