Men's Pure Silk Button-Down Shirt from Germany
A classic men's button-down shirt crafted from pure silk or silk waste, with short or long sleeves, chest pockets, and a casual collar suitable for business-casual attire. Classified in HTS 6205.90.30.30 for men's shirts of silk textile materials, subject to man-made fiber restraints (640), as it meets the shirt definition with full opening at the neckline.
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
• Label garments clearly with fiber content and country of origin to comply with Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring silk blends, which could trigger penalties or reclassification
• Track quota status for category 640 to prevent shipment holds during restraint periods