Silk Women's Track Jacket from Japan
A lightweight track jacket made from 85% silk fabric, designed for athletic or casual wear with zippered front and elastic cuffs. It falls under HTS 6211.49.03.40 as recreational performance outerwear containing over 70% silk, classified as part of a track suit. The garment's sporty design and material composition align with Chapter 62 for non-knitted made-up textile articles.
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
• Verify silk content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing for accurate classification; ensure labeling complies with FTC textile rules
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as lower silk blends under 6211.49.10
• Watch for blending with synthetics that could shift to man-made fiber headings