Silk High-Waisted Shorts from Germany
Women's mid-thigh high-waisted shorts of 85% silk satin with zipper closure. Qualifies for 6204.69.4510 as silk ≥70% content shorts (non-swimwear), made-up from textile fabrics excluding knits per Chapter 62 notes.
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
• Distinguish from swimwear by fabric and intent—non-stretchy silk supports 6204 classification
• File with correct statistical suffix (748) for trousers/shorts; errors delay release
• Pre-validate with binding ruling from CBP for borderline silk content cases