Silk Crepe de Chine Shirt-Blouse from Japan
A lightweight shirt-blouse for women crafted from silk crepe de chine, with short sleeves, pointed collar, and partial front opening. Designed to cover the upper body fitting the definition of shirt-blouses in heading 6206, made from silk waste yarn blend. Its loose fit and silk material place it squarely in 6206.10.00.
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
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming silk or silk waste origin to support valuation and preferential duty claims
• Check for right-over-left closure to confirm women's classification; ambiguous cuts default to women's per notes
• Document construction as woven (not knitted) to prevent reclassification during CBP exam