Commercial Grade Silkworm Cocoons from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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