Women's Silk Sleeveless Tank Top from Japan
A lightweight, sleeveless silk tank top designed for women, featuring a loose fit and simple crew neck, suitable for casual layering. It falls under HTS 6211.49.8050 as a sleeveless upper body garment of other textile materials (silk), excluded from heading 6206 due to lacking pockets below the waist or ribbed waistband. This classification applies to non-knitted blouses and shirt-blouses in Chapter 62.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests for silk purity to comply with textile labeling rules under 19 CFR Part 134
• Ensure country of origin marking is visible and permanent; silk imports often face scrutiny from China or India
• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 61 by confirming non-knitted construction through weave analysis