Silk Waste Stuffed Eiderdown from Germany
Budget-friendly eiderdown using 89% silk waste fill quilted into a durable silk shell for cozy bedding. Specifically under HTS 9404.40.90.23 for articles containing ≥85% silk or silk waste by weight. Recycles silk byproducts into plush comfort.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.8%
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
• Differentiate silk waste vs. pure silk in invoices to match exact subheading language
• Test for allergens; silk waste may contain impurities triggering FDA scrutiny