High-Silk Softshell Jacket from Japan
Performance softshell jacket with 78% silk-nylon laminate for stretch and weather protection, used in cycling and climbing. HTS 6211.39.0770 applies to this silk-rich jacket excluded from 6201 due to its recreational technical fabric and features like abrasion resistance. Not for daily wear.
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
• Provide detailed construction specs showing performance elements to justify 6211 classification
• Comply with silk waste content rules; declare exact percentages accurately
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain silk origins; use correct HTSUS stats suffix