Silk Silk Waste Throw Pillow Cover from Japan
A decorative pillow cover made from 85% or more silk waste fabric, used for furnishing sofas or beds. It falls under HTS 6304.99.60.30 as a non-knitted furnishing article primarily composed of silk waste, excluding bed coverings of heading 9404.
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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm ≥85% silk/silk waste for accurate classification
• Provide detailed invoices specifying silk waste composition and furnishing use to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as apparel, which shifts to Chapters 61-62