Silk Pocket Flap from Japan
Finished pocket flaps (70% silk) for jackets, with reinforced edges. HTS 6217.90.10.60 covers these as other silk-heavy accessory parts. Above-waist placement avoids 6205/6206 pocket exclusion.
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
• Diagrams showing breast pocket use prevent below-waist misreads
• High-value silk requires insurance and detailed value breakdowns
• Not for ski-suits per 6211 definitions