Men's Silk Dress Shirt from Japan
A tailored men's dress shirt made from 100% silk or silk waste fabric, featuring long sleeves, a pointed collar, and a front button placket. It falls under HTS 6205.90.30.30 as a men's shirt of silk or silk waste, not knitted or crocheted, subject to man-made fiber restraints due to import quota categories. This classification applies to woven silk shirts designed for formal or business wear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content through lab testing to confirm 100% silk or silk waste, as blends may shift classification
• Include detailed invoices specifying silk type and HTS code to avoid customs delays under quota restraints
• Monitor man-made fiber restraints (640); obtain necessary visas or licenses for restricted imports