Silk Hiking Trousers from Germany
These women's silk hiking trousers are crafted from 100% silk fabric, featuring reinforced knees, multiple cargo pockets, and adjustable cuffs for outdoor performance activities. Classified under HTS 6204.69.0410 as recreational performance outerwear trousers containing 70% or more silk, they meet the criteria for non-swimwear lower body garments made of silk or silk waste.
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
• Verify silk content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing; invoices must specify exact composition to avoid reclassification
• Include performance features documentation (e.g
• water resistance tests) to justify 'recreational performance outerwear' status
• Ensure labeling complies with FTC textile rules, listing fiber content, country of origin, and care instructions