Fashion Silk Mitts from Japan
Short, chic mitts from woven silk fabric for high-fashion accessories. As non-knitted silk other gloves, but general 6216.00.90.00 if not pure silk dominant. Chapter notes prioritize specific silk headings, but blends here.
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
• Silk quota licenses required if over certain volumes from Asia
• Appraise as fashion vs utility to optimize duty brackets
• Use silk authenticity certificates for brand protection claims