High-Waist Silk Culottes from Germany
Wide-leg culottes functioning as divided skirt from 70% silk charmeuse, with elastic waist for comfort. HTS 6204.59.4040 applies to this women's divided skirt of silk exceeding 70% weight, as made-up non-knitted textile per Chapter 62. Culottes qualify as divided skirts under hierarchy.
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 with photos; prevents misclass as trousers under 6204.69
• Source from certified silk producers to ease authenticity claims during entry
• Avoid sets with tops unless qualifying as ensembles, which shift classification