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Indigenous Hand-Loomed Cotton Skirt from Germany

Traditional indigenous-style cotton skirt hand-loomed with symbolic patterns, certified as folklore product for cultural preservation. It qualifies for HTS 6204.52.10.00 as a women's divided or regular skirt of cotton under the hand-loomed exception. Excludes orthopedic or worn clothing per chapter exclusions.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify skirt closure direction (right-over-left for women) to confirm women's classification per chapter note

• Use GSP or cultural preference claims if eligible, but substantiate hand-loomed status rigorously