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Handmade Silk Bobbin Lace Strips from Germany

Traditional bobbin-made lace strips from high-grade silk, featuring geometric patterns and over 85% silk waste blend. HTS 5804.30.00.10 covers this hand-made lace due to silk dominance and net fabric structure. Popular for Victorian reproductions.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify bobbin technique in invoices to affirm hand-made status

• Bundle strips carefully to prevent damage claims affecting valuation

• Declare exact silk waste percentage if blended, maintaining 85% total