Luxury Silk Tank Blouse from Japan
A premium sleeveless tank-style blouse from 80% silk waste, designed with a V-neck and racerback for athletic layering. HTS 6211.49.50.50 applies due to its silk dominance and exclusion from 6206 (no lower pockets or tightening). As a women's upper body garment, it fits 'other garments' in Chapter 62 non-knitted 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
• Use GSP or trade program eligibility checks for silk from qualifying countries to reduce duties
• Document exclusion from 6206 with spec sheets showing no waistband ribbing or lower pockets
• For high-volume shipments, pre-classify via binding ruling to prevent port delays