Silk Blend Maxi Dress from Germany
A floor-length women's dress crafted from a silk-viscose blend woven fabric, with spaghetti straps and a flowing silhouette for evening wear. Classified in HTS 6204.49.50 as a dress of other textile materials, since silk blends not exceeding wool/cotton limits fall here in the 'other' category. It is a made-up article excluding swimwear.
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
• Provide mill certificates for fiber content to distinguish from pure silk (6204.49.20) or MMF headings
• Check for right-over-left closure to confirm women's classification per Chapter notes
• Document retail packaging to prevent reclassification as industrial or unfinished goods