Silk Embroidered in the Piece from Germany
Large sheets of silk fabric embroidered with metallic threads for custom garment panels. Classified HTS 5810.99.90.00 as embroidery in the piece of other textile materials like silk.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify silk purity to avoid cotton misclassification; declare metal thread percentage
• Common issue: ensure embroidery is not incidental to plain silk fabric