Silk Noil Waste
Silk noil waste consists of short, tangled fibers produced during silk reeling or throwing operations. These fibers are unsuitable for high-quality yarn production but are valuable for manufacturing coarser textiles, such as spun silk blends or felts. Under tariff item 5003.00.00, this product qualifies as silk waste, including yarn waste and garnetted stock.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the noil waste is processed into a spun yarn
Once spun into yarn, the product moves from waste to a manufactured textile article.
If the noil waste is blended with other fibers and spun
Blended yarns fall under this heading when silk is not the predominant material.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the goods are clearly documented as silk waste, not yarn or fabric, to avoid misclassification
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential duty treatment under a free trade agreement
• Be prepared to demonstrate the fibers are unsuitable for reeling, as per the tariff description
Related Products under Tariff item 5003.00.00
Bombyx Mori Silk Waste
>- Raw silk waste from Bombyx mori cocoons that are unsuitable for reeling, such as pierced or double cocoons, presented in their natural state without carding or combing. This product is classified under tariff item 5003.00.00 as silk waste, including cocoons unsuitable for reeling.
Bombyx Silk Garnetted Stock
>- Garnetted waste from cultivated Bombyx mori silk processing, short staple fibers recovered mechanically, fitting grey yarn description. This garnetted stock is classified under tariff item 5003.00.00 as silk waste, including garnetted stock.
Degumming Silk Waste
>- Fibrous residue from the degumming process of silk cocoons, in natural fiber state per unbleached yarn notes. This sericin-removed material is classified under tariff item 5003.00.00 as silk waste.
Garnetted Silk Stock
>- Silk fibers recovered through garnetting machines from waste fabric or yarn, categorized as silk waste in tariff item 5003.00.00. This indeterminate color stock is used for low-grade spinning and matches the legal definition of garnetted stock.
Garnetted Silk Stock Waste
>- Silk fiber stock processed through garnett machines for recycling, remaining not carded or combed and often of indeterminate grey color. This garnetted silk waste is classified under tariff item 5003.00.00 as silk waste, including garnetted stock.
Pierced Silk Cocoon Waste
>- Cocoons pierced by silkworms during emergence, rendering them unsuitable for reeling, imported raw without carding. This product is classified under tariff item 5003.00.00 as silk waste, including cocoons unsuitable for reeling.