Embroidered Silk Evening Dress from Germany
An elegant floor-length evening gown of 72% silk with hand-embroidered bodice and chiffon overlay, designed for formal occasions. HTS 6204.49.1000 applies as it's a woven women's dress exceeding the silk content minimum, with embroidery not altering base classification.
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
• Declare embroidery value separately if over 9% of total; it may affect duty computation under GRI 3
• Obtain dyeing certifications for silk to prove no prohibited substances per CPSIA import standards
• Use bonded warehouses for high-end silk dresses to defer duties during US distribution