100% Silk Charmeuse Fabric from Germany
A lightweight, lustrous woven silk fabric with a satin weave, containing over 85% silk by weight, used primarily for luxury garments like blouses and dresses. It falls under HTS 5007.90.30.40 as it is not jacquard woven and meets the silk content threshold per subheading notes. The smooth, shiny surface on one side makes it ideal for high-end fashion.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.970%Articles the product of a member state of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (j)(2) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm >85% as per subheading note 1(a) for unbleached or processed yarn origins
• Provide mill certificates documenting non-jacquard weaving process to avoid misclassification
• Label with fiber content and country of origin; watch for undervaluation pitfalls in luxury silk imports