Chinese Bombyx Mori Raw Silk from China
Raw silk filament reeled from cocoons of the Bombyx mori silkworm, sourced from mulberry plantations in China. This unthrown silk retains its natural gum (sericin) and has not undergone any twisting or processing beyond reeling. It falls under HTS 5002.00.00.00 as raw silk noil-free and not thrown, representing the primary form of silk for further textile processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain a certificate of origin specifying mulberry-fed Bombyx mori silk to verify authenticity; ensure no degumming has occurred as that shifts classification; declare exact length/weight per bale to avoid valuation disputes