Haitian Silk Scarf Blouse from Japan
Sheer silk blouse with hand-rolled edges and traditional Haitian scarf knots at neckline, produced by Port-au-Prince silk weavers. Falls under HTS 9820.61.45 per U.S. note 6(q) for qualifying silk apparel imported directly from Haiti, limited to permitted silk content.
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
• Test silk purity (must be >50% where applicable); document hand-rolling techniques; ensure no synthetic blending beyond limits