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Mulberry-Fed Silkworm Cocoons

Silkworm cocoons fed exclusively on mulberry leaves, yielding premium silk suitable for high-end reeling. Known for purity and fineness, they are a staple in luxury textile imports. Classified under HTS 5001.00.00.00 for their raw, reeling-ready state.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5004.00.00Same rate: 35%

If reeled and silkworm gut included

Silk yarn with sericin (silkworm gut) post-reeling is heading 5004.

1404.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If considered vegetable bast fiber byproduct

Misidentified plant-based fibers fall under 1404, but silkworm is animal origin.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include feed provenance certificates to justify premium pricing and support duty values

Use ventilated packaging to manage humidity; inspect for aflatoxin contamination

Batch by harvest date to trace potential quality issues during customs exams

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