Silk Shantung Fabric from Germany
Rough-textured plain woven silk from tussah silk, over 85% by weight, non-jacquard for apparel and drapery. Classifies under HTS 5007.90.30.40 following subheading notes on indeterminate color yarns. Known for nubby, rustic luxury appeal.
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
• Certify tussah vs. mulberry silk types for accurate waste content reporting
• Prevent pitfalls by declaring actual vs. dressed yarn weights
• Use bonded warehouses for high-value silk to manage duties