Pile Surface Silk Fabric from Germany
Silk fabric with looped pile surface on silk ground, ignoring ground per note 1(B)(b) for mixed classification. HTS 5007.90.60.90 as other; velvet-like for costumes. Pile determines silk status.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pile yarn composition controls per note 1(B)(b); test surface only
• Distinguish cut pile (velvet) vs. loops (terry)
• Costume/theater end-use may affect quotas