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Silk Women's Ski Jacket from Germany

A lightweight women's ski jacket made predominantly from silk fabric of heading 5903, designed for recreational performance with water-resistant coating and insulated lining for cold weather activities. It falls under HTS 6210.50.22.40 as other women's recreational performance outerwear with 70% or more silk content, not qualifying as a ski-suit under heading 6211. The garment provides protection during skiing or snowboarding while meeting Chapter 62 criteria for made-up non-knitted textile articles.

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

• Verify fiber content lab tests confirming 70%+ silk to avoid reclassification to lower silk subheadings

• Ensure documentation proves fabric from HTS 5903/5906/5907; declare coating type to prevent disputes

• Label as women's via right-over-left closure; watch for performance claims triggering additional regulations