Hand-Loomed Silk Blusa from Dominican Republic from Germany
Dominican hand-loomed silk blusa featuring traditional Caribbean floral motifs woven on simple fly-shuttle looms by family artisans. The lightweight silk construction suits tropical climate. Certified under U.S. note 26 as qualifying CAFTA-DR cottage industry apparel.
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
• Silk origin certification plus hand-loom verification both required,Family artisan cooperative documentation strengthens cottage industry claim,Lightweight silk more likely accepted as authentic handloom product