Vietnamese Cultivated Raw Silk
Raw silk filament harvested from Vietnamese mulberry silkworm farms, carefully reeled to preserve length and uniformity. Untreated and unthrown, it embodies the natural state post-cocoon extraction. Perfectly matches HTS 5002.00.00.00 for raw silk import duties.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If silk yarn pure, not thrown
Even unthrown silk advanced to yarn stage (without twist) may fall under 5006 spun silk yarn.
If includes floss or gland silk
Raw silk mixed with floss (cocoon outer layer) or gland silk reclassifies as silk noil/waste in 5003.
If when made into silk ties post-processing
Fully manufactured silk apparel like ties moves to Chapter 62, far from raw material.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests from cocoons; declare metric hank measurements accurately; avoid bulk packing over 20kg to prevent filament breakage
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