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Cashmere Trouser Hem Facing from Germany

Hem reinforcement facings from cashmere (fine animal hair) used in high-end wool trouser manufacturing or repairs. Falls under HTS 6217.90.90.55 for other wool/fine animal hair parts of trousers/breeches in non-knitted textile chapter.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Use certified lab reports for cashmere content to qualify under fine animal hair provisions

• Declare as industrial parts, not consumer goods, for potential duty reductions

• Monitor for anti-dumping duties on specific animal hair textiles from certain origins