Silk Crepe de Chine Shirt-Blouse from Japan
A lightweight shirt-blouse crafted from silk crepe de chine fabric, with short sleeves, a pointed collar, and partial front opening. As a woven women's upper-body garment without prohibited features like waist pockets, it fits HTS 6206.10 for silk blouses.
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
• Label garments with country of origin and fiber content (100% silk) per FTC rules to prevent customs holds
• Use invoices specifying silk waste or pure silk to match HTS description accurately
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as cotton blends, triggering restraints and penalties