Men's Silk Swim Trunks from Germany
Luxury swim trunks made from 75% silk fabric, knitted for a smooth drape and quick-drying properties, designed for men's swimwear use. This falls under HTS 6112.39.0015 as men's swimwear containing 70% or more silk by weight, part of knitted track suits, ski-suits, and swimwear in Chapter 61. The high silk content qualifies it for the specific subheading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify silk content via lab tests and include certificates of origin for potential duty reductions
• Ensure labeling meets FTC fiber content rules to avoid penalties
• Watch for misclassification as non-swimwear shorts