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%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
• Specify end-use as 'apparel' on entry to avoid furnishing fabric duties
• Test for silk purity—sericin content affects waste classification