Silk Waste Spun Crochet Yarn Retail Hank
Soft yarn spun exclusively from silk waste, lightly bleached and presented in 40 g retail hanks for crochet use. The bleaching qualifies it as bleached yarn, and the retail packaging places it under tariff item 5006.00.00. It offers an affordable silk option for crochet projects.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn is not put up for retail sale (e.g., in bulk cones)
Non-retail yarn spun from silk waste is classified in heading 50.05.
If the yarn is spun from silk (not waste) and not in retail packaging
Yarn from silk other than waste, not for retail, falls under heading 50.04.
If the yarn's linear density exceeds 20,000 decitex
Section note 3 reclassifies heavy silk yarns as twine or cordage under Chapter 56.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the hanks weigh 85 g or less to meet the retail sale threshold for silk yarn under Section note 4
• If the yarn is bleached, ensure the bleaching process is documented, as this affects the subheading definition
• Be prepared to show that the yarn is made solely from silk waste, not virgin silk
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