Pure Silk Bomber Jacket from Japan
A relaxed-fit men's bomber jacket made from 100% silk with ribbed cuffs, waistband, and zip-front, resembling swimwear or track outerwear style but excluded from 6201. It is classified in HTS 6211.39.60.70 as a jacket-type garment of over 70% silk, in the 'other garments' category for non-suit, non-overcoat silk apparel. Chapter 62 covers woven made-up textile articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber analysis to confirm ≥70% silk; retain certificates for CBP review
• Document as 'jacket-type excluded from 6201' on commercial invoice to prevent reclassification
• Check for swimwear resemblance; ensure not qualifying under 6211.11 swimwear subheadings