Crocheted Prayer Shawls from Germany
Lightweight crocheted prayer shawls from acrylic yarn provide comfort during worship or meditation, often with fringe details. HTS 6117.80.95 includes as other made-up accessories when sized for shoulders only, distinct from full-body coverings. Cultural use fits accessory role.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.6%
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
• Size documentation differentiates from full shawls (6117.20)
• Cultural sensitivity training for customs brokers recommended
• Fringe length specs prevent blanket misclassification