Silk Pleated Culottes from Germany
Women's pleated culottes from 72% silk chiffon, resembling wide-leg shorts or divided skirts but classified as trousers. HTS 6204.69.4510 due to >70% silk and non-swimwear trousers category in woven textile Chapter 62. Culottes fit as breeches per common customs rulings.
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
• Culottes may border on 'divided skirts'—provide construction diagrams to affirm trouser classification
• Anti-dumping duties may apply to certain silk origins; review ITC records before importing
• Ensure no ribbed waistbands, as 6205/6206 exclude such features per chapter notes