Unbleached Silk Habutai Fabric from Germany
Habutai is a lightweight, plain-woven silk fabric in its natural unbleached state, made from silk or silk waste without bleaching, dyeing, or printing. It falls under HTS 5007.90.60.20 as other woven silk fabrics subject to cotton or man-made fiber restraints, per subheading note (a) for unbleached yarn definition extended to fabrics. Commonly used for linings and delicate garments.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify unbleached status with lab tests as bleaching changes classification; declare exact silk content to avoid cotton restraint misapplication
• Include commercial invoice detailing weave and weight for customs valuation