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Silk Fascinator from Japan

A petite, decorative silk fascinator made from layered silk fabric, commonly worn at weddings or races. With over 70% silk by weight and assembled from fabric pieces, it fits HTS 6505.00.90.30, excluding knitted or strip-made types.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document assembly process to distinguish from knitted items, preventing shifts to heading 6501

• Check for prohibited trims like feathers, which could invoke CITES documentation requirements

• Use HTS advisory rulings for unique designs to preempt customs disputes on silk content