Silk High-Waisted Shorts from Germany
Women's tailored silk shorts with 78% silk, mid-thigh length, cuffed hems for summer sophistication. Classified in HTS 6204.69.45 as shorts (other than swimwear) of silk 70%+, women's lower garments. Non-knitted made-up textile per Chapter 62.
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
• Explicitly state 'not swimwear' in entry docs to avoid 6211.11 misclassification
• Use commercial invoices with yarn-dyed or woven silk specs for verification
• Avoid selling in ensembles without declaring as set; individual shorts stay in 6204