6211.49.50.70/Silk Camisole Vest/Germany

Silk Camisole Vest from Germany

A lightweight women's silk camisole vest with thin spaghetti straps, designed as an undergarment or sleepwear top, containing over 70% silk. It falls under HTS 6211.49.50.70 as an other garment of silk-rich fabric, not qualifying as a shirt, blouse, or suit due to its sleeveless, loose fit without a full opening at the neckline. This classification applies to made-up textile articles excluding knitted or crocheted items.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify silk content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing; declarations must match invoices to avoid reclassification

• Provide fiber content labels compliant with FTC rules; silk waste blends require precise documentation

• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as knitted (Chapter 61); ensure no pockets below waist for Chapter 62 exclusion