Silk Blend Sleeveless Shirt from Japan
An elegant sleeveless shirt-blouse of 75% silk and 25% cotton, with a collared neckline and button front for semi-formal occasions. It qualifies for HTS 6211.49.50.50 as a high-silk-content upper body garment excluded from 6206 (no waist pockets or ribbing). Chapter notes place such prima facie blouse alternatives in 6211 for other garments.
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
• Conduct independent fiber content analysis; blends near 70% threshold often trigger CBP reclassification
• Declare as 'other garments' explicitly if features exclude from 6206; include photos in entry docs
• Watch for ensemble packaging—retail sets may classify under different 6211 subheadings