Silk Crew Neck T-Shirt from Germany
A premium crew neck T-shirt made from 100% silk fabric, knitted for a soft, luxurious feel against the skin. It falls under HTS 6109.90.40 because it is a knitted T-shirt containing over 70% silk by weight, fitting the category of T-shirts and similar garments of other textile materials dominated by silk. Ideal for everyday luxury wear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 70%+ by weight, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification and penalties
• Include detailed fiber composition labels and certificates of origin for silk sourced from major producers like China or India
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as cotton blends; ensure no drawstrings or ribbed waistbands to stay out of other headings