Premium Silk Rain Shell Jacket from Japan
Waterproof rain shell jacket made of 74% silk with PU coating, roll-up hood, and pit zips for backpacking. Classified in HTS 6211.39.0770 for its high silk content and recreational performance excluding it from 6201. Ultralight for multi-day trips.
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
• Test coating weight to ensure classification as apparel, not Chapter 59 coated fabric
• Maintain records of retail packaging to prove individual garment status vs sets
• Monitor annual silk import restraints under MFA categories