Silk Women's Blouse from Japan
A loose-fitting silk blouse designed to cover the upper part of the body, featuring short sleeves and a partial neckline opening. It is classified under HTS 6206.90.00 as a women's blouse made of silk, which is 'other textile materials' not cotton, wool, or man-made fibers in the primary headings. Excludes knitted articles and meets the blouse definition without pockets below the waist.
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 fiber content via lab tests to confirm silk composition over 70% for accurate HTS classification and labeling under FTC rules
• Ensure country-of-origin marking on labels; silk from China often faces additional Section 301 tariffs
• Avoid misclassification as shirts by confirming no full front opening; document design specs for CBP review