Silk Duchess Lace Fabric from Germany
Heavyweight silk lace with large floral patterns and shiny finish, 87% silk for ball gowns and upholstery. Classified HTS 5804.29.90.10 for mechanically produced net lace exceeding silk threshold, not for furnishing if Chapter 59 coated.
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
• Specify end-use as 'apparel' on entry to avoid furnishing fabric duties
• Test for silk purity—sericin content affects waste classification