Silk Silk-Waste Blend Blouse from Germany
A loose-fitting women's blouse made primarily from silk waste blended with silk fibers, featuring a V-neckline and short sleeves. It covers the upper body without pockets below the waist or ribbed waistband, qualifying under HTS 6206.10 as a blouse of silk or silk waste. Classified here due to its material composition and design as a non-knitted shirt-blouse.
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
• Verify silk content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate classification under silk headings
• Include fiber content labels and certificates of origin to avoid reclassification during customs review
• Monitor man-made fiber restraints (641); exceed quotas may trigger higher duties or penalties