Custom Silk Shirt Yoke Panel from Japan
Tailored yoke panels from 80% silk fabric for upper back of dress shirts, sold as repair or customization parts. These made-up pieces fit men's and women's shirts/blouses from Chapter 62. HTS 6217.90.10.10 applies for silk-dominant parts of these garments.
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
• Conduct fiber analysis to document silk percentage; discrepancies lead to duty reassessment
• Use HTS explanatory notes to justify classification during entry summary filing