Silk Sarong Cover-Up from Germany
A versatile knitted silk sarong with over 70% silk content, used as a beach cover-up or skirt wrap. Classified in HTS 6114.90.10 as an 'other' knitted garment due to its made-up construction and silk dominance, excluding it from specific headings like 6104 or 6106. It fits Chapter 61 for knitted apparel not elsewhere specified.
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
• Document exact fiber composition and knitting gauge to comply with Chapter 61 notes excluding non-knitted items
• Avoid bundling with swimwear sets, as that could trigger reclassification under heading 6112
• Use HTS advisory rulings for ambiguous cover-ups to prevent delays from customs exams