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%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
• Test silk purity (must be >50% where applicable); document hand-rolling techniques; ensure no synthetic blending beyond limits