Silk Sleep Shirt from Japan
A mid-length silk shirt worn as nightwear, with a button-front placket and relaxed fit for comfort during sleep. Classified under HTS 6208.99.50.20 as women's nightdresses or similar articles of silk, made up from woven textile fabric. Excludes knitted or orthopedic items per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'nightdress' not 'shirt' to align with heading descriptions and avoid scrutiny
• Provide washing instructions and country of origin for silk origin verification during entry
• Separate from loungewear sets; multi-piece ensembles may classify differently