Silk Pleated Culottes from Japan
Women's pleated culottes resembling divided skirt from silk or silk waste, with wide legs and front pleats. HTS 6204.69.65.20 applies to these silk shorts/breeches, subject to wool restraints, as non-crocheted textile 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
• Distinguish from skirts; culottes as divided skirts/tailored shorts stay in 6204
• Require photos/invoices showing construction to prevent reclass to 6204.56 (skirts)
• Quota consultation essential; silk often lumped with wool categories