Handmade Silk Duchess Lace from China

Opulent handcrafted Duchess lace with heavy silk cordonnet and floral hex motifs on silk net, 92% silk. Under HTS 5804.30.00.10 as premium hand-made lace with high silk content. Used in royal wedding gowns.

Duty Rate — China → United States

48.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Obtain artisan guild certifications for authenticity in high-value shipments

Insure against fragility; declare as delicate to qualify for careful handling

Avoid metal thread additions that could invoke Chapter 58 embroidery notes