Silk Silk-Waste Blend Women's Trousers from Japan
Women's straight-leg trousers made from fabric coated with polyurethane (heading 5903) containing 75% silk waste by weight. These non-knitted trousers qualify for HTS 6210.50.80.20 due to their high silk waste content and classification as women's lower-body garments under Chapter 62.
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 lab tests show 70%+ silk/silk waste; declarations must match exactly to avoid reclassification
• Confirm outer fabric from headings 5602/5903 etc
• provide coating specs; common pitfall is misstating PU coating weight
• Label as women's via right-over-left closure; ensure no pockets below waist to avoid 6204 conflict