Fabric Swatch Sample Book from Germany
A bound collection of small fabric swatches from various textile collections, used by sales representatives to show customers color and texture options. Classified under HTS 9813.00.20 as samples solely for taking orders, these are not for sale but for generating purchase orders of full yardage. They meet chapter notes as they are imported empty or separately from merchandise.
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
• Include a detailed commercial invoice stating 'samples for order taking only - no commercial value'
• Provide affidavits from importer confirming samples will not be sold
• Retain order records generated from samples for 5 years as proof of use