Commercial Grade Silkworm Cocoons from Japan
Commercial grade silkworm cocoons optimized for mass reeling in textile mills, with consistent size and filament quality. These support large-scale silk production. HTS 5001.00.00.00 covers them as standard reeling-suitable raw material.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain bulk import bonds for high-volume shipments to streamline repeated entries
• Calibrate scales for precise net weight; debris inclusion inflates duties
• Pre-clear with FDA if downstream silk contacts food, though rare for raw cocoons