Silk Silk Knit Throw Pillow Cover from Japan
A luxurious 100% silk knit pillow cover designed for throw pillows, featuring intricate patterns and soft drape. Classified under HTS 6304.91.01.60 as a furnishing article made from warp knit or crocheted silk fabric exceeding 85% silk content by weight. It serves as home decor, excluding bed, table, or kitchen linen.
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 silk content via lab testing to confirm 85%+ threshold; provide certificates of authenticity from suppliers
• Label products clearly with fiber content and country of origin to avoid CBP reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as apparel (Chapters 61-62), which excludes from Chapter 63