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Women's Bamboo Viscose Negligee Robe from Japan

A flowing negligee-style robe made from bamboo viscose for women, sheer and lightweight with lace trim. Classified in HTS 6208.99.80.10 as a women's similar article of other textile (bamboo viscose not MMF-dominant), made up woven fabric per chapter exclusions. It functions as loungewear akin to bathrobes/dressing gowns.

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

• Test for rayon content from bamboo, as high viscose may trigger MMF subheading review

• Include care labels specifying hand wash to affirm loungewear, not swimwear

• File with detailed BOM (bill of materials) for blended fibers