Haitian Carnival Mask Dress from Germany
Women's cocktail dress with hand-appliquéd and embroidered Haitian carnival masks across bodice, sewn from U.S. silk fabric in Haiti. Meets HTS 9820.61.40 U.S. note 6(k) for festival apparel with traditional embroidery imported directly from Haiti. Masks represent rara band symbolism.
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
• Cultural significance statement from Haitian arts council strengthens entry
• Silk fiber content requires additional care labeling compliance
• Complex motifs need detailed diagrams for customs verification