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Bleached Organza Silk Fabric from Germany

Sheer, crisp organza woven from bleached mulberry silk yarn, processed to white sheen for veils and evening gowns. HTS 5007.90.60.90 covers this as other silk fabrics, fitting bleached yarn definition under subheading note (b). Lightweight at 30-40 gsm with high twist yarn.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Lab certification required for bleaching process per note (b); distinguish from dyed white

• Specify transparency and stiffness factors – CBP examines for apparel vs. craft use