Premium Silk-Waste Crepe de Chine Fabric from Germany
Printed crepe de chine from artificial filaments incorporating 33% silk waste, valued at $42/kg for scarves and blouses. Classified in HTS 5408.34.30.00 for printed, other artificial filament wovens with qualifying silk and value. Offers subtle texture prized in couture.
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
• Retain mill certificates proving artificial filament base over synthetic blends
• Calculate value inclusive of silk waste costs for accurate >$33/kg declaration
• Flag potential sheeting misclassification; crepe weave excludes per Ch54 notes