Silk Shawl from Germany
An oversized rectangular silk shawl with fringed edges, over 70% silk by weight, worn over shoulders for evening wear. HTS 6217.10.10 applies as a made-up accessory not qualifying as a garment or small square scarf. Ideal for bridal or formal occasions.
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
• Document dimensions and use (e.g
• not as garment) to distinguish from outerwear in 6204
• Require fiber content labels; silk waste blends must still exceed 70% total silk weight
• Avoid bulk packaging; retail-ready shawls less likely to be seen as fabric yardage