Handmade Bobbin Lace Trim from Germany
Delicate handcrafted bobbin lace featuring intricate floral motifs, produced by twisting and plaiting fine threads around bobbins. Classified under HTS 5804.30.00 as hand-made lace in strips, distinct from machine-made lace or knitted net fabrics. Used primarily for trimming dresses, veils, and lingerie.
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
• Provide affidavits or artisan certifications proving hand-made production to comply with HTS 5804.30.00 requirements
• Declare exact width and motif details; pieces over 30cm may require reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mixing with machine-made lace, which shifts to 5804.10.00