Silk Ribbon for Apparel Trims from Germany
A narrow woven silk ribbon, over 85% silk by weight, with a width not exceeding 30 cm and selvages on both edges, used for decorative trims on clothing. It falls under HTS 5806.39.3010 as a narrow woven fabric of silk without weft assembly by adhesive. This classification applies due to its high silk content and narrow fabric specifications per chapter notes.
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
• Verify silk content exceeds 85% with lab tests or supplier certificates to avoid reclassification
• Ensure width under 30 cm and presence of selvages for narrow fabric status
• Declare as finished ribbon, not cut from wider fabric without selvages