Handwoven Alençon Lace Appliqué from Germany
Traditional handwoven Alençon lace appliqués featuring raised cordonnet relief work and needlepoint detailing on a hexagonal mesh ground. HTS 5804.30.00.90 covers this as other hand-made lace motifs, separate from embroidered or gauze fabrics. Prized for haute couture garments and heirloom pieces.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Obtain EU artisan certification for Alençon to support hand-made valuation and duty claims
• Separate motifs carefully in packaging; bundled items may classify as sets under 6307