Japanese Reeled Raw Silk from Japan
High-grade raw silk reeled using traditional Japanese techniques from superior Bombyx mori strains. The filaments remain untwisted and gum-coated for optimal dye uptake later. Strictly HTS 5002.00.00.00 as raw, not thrown silk.
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
• Provide reeling factory certifications from Japan Silk Association; measure filament continuity factor; store below 65% RH to preserve sericin