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Silk Silk-Waste Blend Blouse from Germany

A loose-fitting women's blouse made primarily from silk waste yarn blended with minor synthetic fibers, featuring short sleeves and a V-neckline. It falls under HTS 6106.90.25 as a knitted blouse of silk or silk waste, not qualifying as a shirt due to its relaxed fit and absence of a full front opening from the neckline. This classification applies to Chapter 61 made-up knitted articles excluding those with prohibited features like drawstrings at the bottom.

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 fiber content exceeds 70% silk or silk waste via lab tests for accurate HTS classification and labeling under 19 CFR Part 134

• Provide mill certificates authenticating silk waste origin to avoid reclassification to synthetic headings; declare as knitted per Chapter 61 notes

• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'pure silk' if blended, which triggers FTC enforcement and potential duty adjustments