Pure Silk Yoga Tank from Japan
Sleeveless tank-style upper garment from 100% silk waste blend, tailored for yoga with breathable mesh panels for recreational performance. Classified in 6211.49.03.50 for its high silk content and exclusion from 6206 (no pockets below waist, no ribbing), as women's recreational outerwear not knitted. Chapter notes confirm priority for such performance garments over standard blouse headings.
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
• Document silk waste composition with supplier invoices and fiber analysis to meet 70% threshold
• Avoid misclassification by specifying 'performance outerwear' on commercial invoice; include care labels per US FTC rules