Silk Track Pants from Germany
Loose-fitting track pants made from 85% silk fabric, designed for athletic wear with elastic waistband and cuffs. Classified under HTS 6211.39.60.40 as track suits of silk-containing materials (70% or more), not knitted or crocheted, for men's or boys' use. Meets chapter requirements for other garments like track suits in Chapter 62.
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
• Verify silk content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing; provide certificates for customs
• Ensure labeling indicates 'men's' based on left-over-right closure or cut
• Avoid misclassification as swimwear; include invoices specifying athletic track use