French Silk Scarf

Luxury silk scarf purchased in Paris by a returning traveler for personal use. Falls under HTS 9804.00.65 as apparel accompanying the person, within the $800 fair retail value limit from country of acquisition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6214.10Higher: 13.9% vs 10%

If commercially imported

Personal exemption requires accompanying traveler; commercial silk scarves classified as shawls/scarves

9801.00.26Same rate: 10%

If US goods repaired abroad

Applies to US articles taken abroad for repair, not newly acquired foreign goods

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Import Tips & Compliance

Retain original receipt showing purchase price; item must physically accompany traveler; aggregate value calculated with all returning items