Women's Silk Culotte Trousers from Germany
Culotte-style trousers made of silk or silk waste, resembling wide-leg pants with a divided skirt appearance but classified as trousers for women. Falls under HTS 6204.69.6540 due to silk material and women's design (right-over-left closure), excluding ensembles or suits. Woven, made-up textile garment.
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
• Use commercial invoices with detailed fabric breakdown to avoid disputes over silk purity versus blends
• Confirm garment height and closure for women's classification; ambiguous cuts default to women's per Chapter notes
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; silk's high value requires accurate pricing to prevent CBP audits