Pure Silk Maxi Dress from Germany
Floor-length women's maxi dress crafted from 75% silk with minor elastane for stretch, fully knitted for elegance. Classified under HTS 6104.49.10.00 due to predominant silk content and status as a knitted dress for women.
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
• Ensure invoices specify exact silk percentage and knitting method to prevent reclassification
• Comply with FTC fiber content labeling; silk waste blends must still meet 70% threshold
• Watch for common pitfalls like undervaluation of silk goods, which triggers audits