Women's Silk Culotte Trousers from Japan
Culotte-style trousers made of silk or silk waste, resembling wide-leg pants with a divided skirt appearance but classified as trousers for women. Falls under HTS 6204.69.6540 due to silk material and women's design (right-over-left closure), excluding ensembles or suits. Woven, made-up textile garment.
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 commercial invoices with detailed fabric breakdown to avoid disputes over silk purity versus blends
• Confirm garment height and closure for women's classification; ambiguous cuts default to women's per Chapter notes
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; silk's high value requires accurate pricing to prevent CBP audits