Silk Dress Shirt from Germany

A formal men's dress shirt made primarily from 100% silk or silk waste fabric, featuring a pointed collar, long sleeves with cuffs, and a front placket with buttons. It falls under HTS 6205.90.30.50 as a men's shirt of silk or silk waste, not knitted or crocheted, meeting the chapter definition for shirts covering the upper body with sleeves and neckline opening. Excludes any ribbed waistband or pockets below the waist.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

17.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify silk content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate classification under silk-specific subheading; blends may shift to other textile categories

Provide detailed invoices specifying silk or silk waste origin and construction to avoid reclassification during customs exam

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as cotton/synthetic blends, which could trigger audits and penalties