Silk Pleated Maxi Skirt from Germany
Flowing maxi skirt with tiered pleats from 85% silk dupioni, ideal for evening wear and full-length coverage. It qualifies for HTS 6204.59.4040 as a women's skirt of other textile materials with over 70% silk by weight, made up and not knitted. Chapter notes confirm classification priority for such silk garments.
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
• Use independent lab analysis for silk verification; discrepancies lead to duty reassessments
• Package individually for retail to avoid bulk import scrutiny under ensemble rules
• Confirm right-over-left closure if unisex design, per Chapter notes classifying as women's