Printed Silk Crepe de Chine Fabric from Germany
Crepe de chine is a fine, crepe-textured woven silk fabric with printed floral patterns, made from twisted silk yarn for a pebbled surface. It classifies under HTS 5007.90.60.90 as other woven silk fabrics, as printed yarn fits colored yarn definition but doesn't match specific weave types. Popular for dresses and evening wear.
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
• Provide printing process documentation; subheading note (c) treats printed yarn as colored, affecting mixed fabric rules
• Label with exact silk percentage and construction (e.g
• 52 gsm) to comply with CBP fabric content verification