Luxury Silk-Mixed Artificial Filament Broadcloth from Germany
Premium broadcloth woven from differently colored artificial filament yarns with 40% silk, offering a smooth finish for shirting and scarves. Valued above $33/kg for its high-end silk integration and craftsmanship. Under HTS 5408.33.30.00 as other woven fabrics of artificial filaments with substantial silk.
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
• Label with fiber content per FTC rules; silk must be listed if ≥5%, but classify on weight
• Retain dyeing records to prove 'yarns of different colors' vs. woven-in patterns
• Watch for reclassification if used in apparel—finished garments go to Chapter 62