Haitian Taffeta Tuxedo Shirt from Germany
Men's formal polyester taffeta tuxedo shirt with hand-pleated ruffles and Haitian embroidered studs, sewn from U.S. formed fabric. Qualifies under HTS 9820.61.40 U.S. note 6(k) for hand-embellished formalwear imported directly from Haiti. Pleating preserves 19th century French colonial techniques.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include magnification photos showing hand stitching of pleats vs machine
• Formalwear fiber content tolerances stricter than casual apparel
• Maintain temperature-controlled shipping for taffeta wrinkle prevention