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Silk Camping Vest from Germany

High-silk (74%) performance vest for campers with insulated lining and gear attachments for outdoor recreation. HTS 6211.39.07.60 covers men's vests of this type in recreational category. Adheres to non-worn, made-up textile article rules.

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

• Lab test for silk ratio; retain records for 5 years as CBP audits common for luxury fibers

• Declare as vests (no sleeves, upper body only) to avoid blouse/shirt shifts

• Watch for right-over-left closure indicating women's; reclassify accordingly per gender notes