Silk Tailored Trousers from Japan
Women's high-waisted tailored trousers made from pure silk or silk waste fabric, featuring a slim fit and front pleats. Classified under HTS 6204.69.65.20 as women's trousers of silk (other than swimwear), subject to wool restraints due to quota categories. Not knitted or crocheted, qualifying for Chapter 62.
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
• Verify silk content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate classification; provide fiber content labels compliant with FTC rules
• Note wool restraint (448) quota; apply for license via OTEXA if applicable, even for silk products
• Avoid misdeclaration as cotton blends to evade duties; common pitfall leads to penalties