High-Waist Silk Divided Skirt Ensemble from Germany
Women's ensemble featuring a silk shell top and high-waist divided skirt (culottes) made from 72% silk fabric, sold as a coordinated set. Classified in HTS 6204.29.4028 due to its status as a silk-dominant ensemble with divided skirt for lower body coverage, adhering to chapter notes on identical fabric and retail presentation. Excludes knitted articles and orthopedic uses.
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 divided skirt design clearly in invoices to distinguish from trousers; photos help during customs review
• Confirm all components share exact silk composition and are sized compatibly to qualify as an ensemble
• Avoid bulk packaging; present as retail-ready sets to prevent breakdown into individual HTS codes