Men's Silk Nightshirt from Japan
A long, loose-fitting nightshirt made from 100% silk fabric, designed for sleeping with a classic button-front closure and collar. It falls under HTS 6207.99.70 as a men's nightshirt containing over 70% silk by weight, classified as an undershirt or similar article in Chapter 62 for non-knitted made-up textile garments.
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 via lab tests; certificates required to confirm 70%+ silk for duty qualification
• Label with fiber content per FTC rules; include country of origin to avoid CBP holds
• Avoid misclassifying as knitted (Chapter 61); ensure woven silk construction