Silk Blend Ensemble Breeches from Germany
Knitted breeches with 70% silk waste blend, designed as lower half of women's ensemble with identical upper fabric counterpart. Classified in HTS 6104.29.2040 for silk-dominant (70%+) ensemble trousers/breeches/shorts of other textiles. Excludes suits, swimwear, or worn articles per Chapter notes.
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
• Ensure no metal thread exceeds norms, as Chapter allows but may require special declarations
• Avoid bib and brace designs, which still classify here but complicate ensemble matching
• Pre-classify via CBP rulings for complex silk waste blends to mitigate duty disputes