Handwoven Silk Button Cover from Germany
Covers for buttons made from 90% handwoven silk, used on tailored garments for a fabric-over-metal look. HTS 6217.90.10 covers these high-silk made-up parts of clothing accessories. Common in bespoke suiting.
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
• Invoices must detail 'made-up' status vs raw silk fabric
• Handwoven doesn't alter classification but boosts value declarations
• Sets with buttons risk jewelry if metal prevails