Men's Silk Bathrobe from Germany
A luxurious knee-length bathrobe for men made from 85% silk charmeuse with cotton lining, tied with a matching silk belt. This qualifies as men's sleepwear or similar under HTS 6207.99.70.20 due to its predominant silk content and use as a dressing gown post-bath or for lounging. It is a made-up woven article excluded from knitted categories.
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
• Document the garment's intended use as sleepwear or dressing gown to distinguish from outerwear in 6201
• Conduct fiber content burns tests if blends are used to prove silk dominance
• Include care labels warning against dry cleaning to meet US standards and avoid penalties