9813.00.10/Designer Sample Silk Dress/Germany

Designer Sample Silk Dress from Germany

A high-end silk dress imported solely as a model/sample for a women's apparel manufacturer to showcase design, fit, and fabric quality in their own establishment. This falls under HTS 9813.00.10 as it's used exclusively for modeling purposes by the importer manufacturer, not for sale or general distribution. These samples help manufacturers evaluate production feasibility and styling before mass production.

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

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Import Tips

• Provide manufacturer letter confirming use solely as models in own establishment, with no intent for sale or distribution

• Include detailed invoices specifying 'samples for modeling only' and maintain records showing use exclusively within importing facility

• Avoid common pitfall of using samples in retail displays or selling them, which voids 9813.00.10 classification