Pure Silk Button-Down Shirt from Japan
Men's casual button-down shirt crafted from 85% mulberry silk, with a button-down collar, chest pocket, and long sleeves for everyday wear. Classified under HTS 6205.90.10.00 as a men's shirt with 70% or more silk by weight, meeting the definition of shirts with long sleeves and neckline opening.
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
• Provide detailed fiber content breakdown on invoices; silk waste inclusion counts toward 70% threshold
• Check for pocket placement below waist, which could exclude from 6205 per chapter notes
• Avoid bulk packaging without retail labeling, as it may trigger reclassification as unfinished goods