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Handwoven Silk Button Cover from Japan

Covers for buttons made from 90% handwoven silk, used on tailored garments for a fabric-over-metal look. HTS 6217.90.10 covers these high-silk made-up parts of clothing accessories. Common in bespoke suiting.

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

Invoices must detail 'made-up' status vs raw silk fabric

Handwoven doesn't alter classification but boosts value declarations

Sets with buttons risk jewelry if metal prevails