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Silk Short Nightie from Germany

A babydoll-style short silk nightie with ruffled hem and matching thong, for women's sleepwear. Under HTS 6208.99.50.20 as other nightdresses of silk, woven textile not crocheted. Prima facie classification prioritizes nightdress over general blouse.

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

• Specify 'nightie' in entries; short length alone doesn't shift to undershirt

• Test for shrinkage; silk requires special customs declarations for delicacy