Silk Sleeveless Hiking Tank Top from Germany
A lightweight sleeveless tank top made from 75% silk fabric, designed for recreational hiking with moisture-wicking properties and UPF protection. It falls under HTS 6211.49.03.50 as recreational performance outerwear for women or girls, containing over 70% silk, and is excluded from heading 6206 due to its performance features like no waist-tightening. This classification applies to non-knitted upper body garments 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 of authenticity to avoid reclassification
• Label as 'recreational performance outerwear' and exclude from 6206 by noting no ribbed waistband or below-waist pockets in documentation