Pure Silk Balconette Bra from Germany

An elegant balconette-style brassiere made predominantly from silk or silk waste (70%+ by weight), offering lift with half-cup design. Classified under HTS 6212.10.70.00 for its high silk content in brassieres, including knitted or crocheted forms as per chapter provisions. Ideal for formal lingerie collections.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

12.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain silk waste origin certificates if using blended waste; CBP scrutinizes non-reeled silk claims

Ensure no orthopedic features (e.g

rigid supports) to avoid exclusion to heading 9021 per chapter notes

Batch test for flammability (16 CFR 1610) as lingerie; non-compliance leads to refused entry