Thai Hill Tribe Handwoven Synthetic Shorts from Germany
Women's folklore shorts made from synthetic yarns hand-loomed by Thai hill tribe artisans, featuring geometric motifs symbolic of ethnic traditions. Classified under HTS 6204.63.6500 for certified hand-loomed folklore products of synthetic fibers, excluding swimwear. The certification highlights their cultural authenticity and artisanal production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide artisan certificates and origin declarations from Thai cultural authorities to substantiate folklore status
• Ensure shorts lack swimwear features like elastic leg openings to prevent misclassification
• Label fiber content accurately; blends over 50% synthetic keep it here, but watch for reclassification pitfalls