Pure Silk Petticoat from Germany
A full-length silk petticoat worn under skirts or dresses to add volume and smoothness, crafted from 100% silk fabric exceeding 70% silk content. It falls under HTS 6208.19.5000 as a women's petticoat of silk or silk waste, a made-up non-knitted textile article per Chapter 62 scope. Lace-trimmed hem enhances its undergarment utility.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label with exact silk composition and country of origin; use AATCC test methods for fiber verification
• Prepare for CBP scrutiny on 'made-up' status—ensure no unfinished edges or industrial packaging
• Watch for quotas on silk apparel; check current visa requirements via OTEXA before shipping