Men's Silk Button-Down Shirt from Japan
An elegant shirt crafted from pure silk, with a spread collar, long sleeves, and a full front placket for easy closure. As a woven garment covering the upper body with a neckline opening, it fits men's shirts of heading 6205; silk is covered under 'other textile materials' per chapter notes.
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 silk authenticity certificates, as misdeclared fibers lead to reclassification and penalties
• Check for metal thread details, allowed in chapter but may require special declaration
• Avoid ensembles; if sold as a set with trousers, it may classify as 6203 ensemble