Parisian Silk Scarf from Germany
Hermès silk scarf bought on Champs-Élysées, valued at $380. Qualifies as personal apparel accessory under HTS 9804.00.70 $1600 exemption for returning U.S. residents from 48-hour trips.
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
• Authenticity certificate helps valuation disputes
• Count toward $1600 total
• Must declare even exempt items