Women's Silk Hiking Trousers from Germany
These lightweight trousers are made from 85% silk fabric, designed with reinforced knees, multiple cargo pockets, and adjustable cuffs for outdoor hiking and trekking. Classified under HTS 6204.69.04 as recreational performance outerwear due to their durable construction and features suited for active outdoor use, containing 70% or more silk by weight.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 70%+ threshold; provide certificates of authenticity from suppliers
• Label garments clearly with fiber content, country of origin, and care instructions per FTC and CBP requirements
• Avoid misclassification as casual wear by documenting performance features like water resistance in entry paperwork