Silk Chantilly Net Lace Base from Germany
Plain silk net fabric serving as base for Chantilly lace, containing 90% silk, in continuous rolls. Classified in HTS 5804.10.90.10 as unfinished tulle net, not lace, due to absence of decorative motifs.
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 clearly as 'net fabric in the piece' to distinguish from motifs or strips
• Retain mill certificates for silk purity to counter undervaluation claims
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics apparel sets, risking reclassification