Silk Napkin Set from Germany
A set of four square silk napkins, each containing over 85% silk by weight, designed for formal dining use. Classified under HTS 6302.59.3010 as table linen of silk-rich textile material, not of cotton, flax, or man-made fibers. The high silk content and table linen function place it squarely in this subheading.
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
• Verify silk content via lab testing for the 85% threshold; include certificates of origin for potential duty reductions
• Avoid mislabeling as 'other textile' to prevent reclassification