Pure Silk Pencil Skirt from Germany
A tailored pencil skirt crafted from 72% silk and 28% lining, designed for professional wear with a knee-length hem and back slit. Classified under HTS 6204.59.4040 as a women's divided skirt alternative made predominantly of silk, excluding knitted fabrics per Chapter 62 notes. Its high silk weight qualifies it specifically here.
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
• Label fiber content precisely on care tags; U.S
• Customs requires proof of silk purity
• Declare value excluding retail packaging to minimize duties; watch for undervaluation audits
• Ensure skirt design lacks upper body coverage to prevent dress classification under 6204.43