Silk Wadding Quilt Batting from Germany
Pure silk wadding composed of 85% or more silk fibers, used as batting for high-end quilting and duvet filling. This product falls under HTS 5601.29.0010 because it is wadding made predominantly from silk or silk waste, with fibers not carded or combed. It provides natural insulation and breathability for luxury bedding.
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
• Verify silk content exceeds 85% by weight via lab testing; provide certificates of origin for potential duty reductions under silk-producing country agreements
• Label as 'silk wadding' with fiber composition to meet textile import rules; avoid misdeclaration as generic padding