Silk Silk-Waste Blend Blouse from Japan
A loose-fitting women's blouse made primarily from silk waste blended with silk fibers, featuring a V-neckline and short sleeves. It covers the upper body without pockets below the waist or ribbed waistband, qualifying under HTS 6206.10 as a blouse of silk or silk waste. Classified here due to its material composition and design as a non-knitted shirt-blouse.
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
• Verify silk content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate classification under silk headings
• Include fiber content labels and certificates of origin to avoid reclassification during customs review
• Monitor man-made fiber restraints (641); exceed quotas may trigger higher duties or penalties