Printed Silk Shirt-Blouse from Japan
A vibrant printed silk shirt-blouse for women, with short sleeves, pointed collar, and front buttons, using silk waste fabric. Designed as loose upper-body wear, it fits 6206 blouse/shirt criteria excluding knitted items. Placed in 6206.10.0050 for miscellaneous silk styles.
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
• Test prints for colorfastness; fading can lead to reclassification or rejection
• Declare exact print value separately if substantial to avoid duty escalation
• Ensure no orthopedic features disqualifying from Chapter 62 per notes