Silk Women's Nightdress from Japan
A lightweight, floor-length silk nightdress designed for women, featuring delicate lace trims and spaghetti straps. Classified under HTS 6208.99.50 as it is a women's nightdress made of silk or silk waste, not knitted or crocheted, falling into 'other' silk undershirts and similar articles. It provides elegant sleepwear comfort with the smooth texture of pure silk.
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 exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate classification; declare fiber composition on labels per FTC rules
• Avoid misclassifying as knitted if woven construction
• Watch for quotas on silk apparel imports