Silk Reeling Scrap
Silk reeling scrap comprises broken filaments and fiber fragments collected during the reeling of silk cocoons. This waste retains the natural color of silk and is typically recycled into lower-grade yarns or nonwoven textiles. It is classified under tariff item 5003.00.00 as silk waste, distinct from usable reeled silk.
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 scrap is actually raw silk that can be reeled
Raw silk suitable for reeling is classified separately from waste.
If the scrap is spun into yarn after processing
Processed yarn is outside the waste category.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the scrap accurately as waste, not as raw silk, to benefit from the correct duty rate
• Keep records of the reeling process to substantiate the waste nature if queried by CBSA
• Check if the scrap qualifies for duty-free entry under a trade agreement
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.