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Garnetted Silk Stock Waste

Silk fiber stock processed through garnett machines for recycling, remaining not carded or combed, often of indeterminate grey color as per subheading note (a)(ii). HTS 5003.00.10.00 covers this unprocessed garnetted silk waste.

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.

5003.00.90.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If combed post-garnetting

Combing after garnettng aligns it with the carded/combed silk waste category.

5504.10.00Lower: 21.8% vs 35%

If artificial silk fibers

Garnetted waste from artificial silk (rayon) falls under Chapter 55 for man-made fibers.

6310.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If sorted used silk rags

Garnetted stock from sorted used clothing classifies as used textile rags in 6310.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document garnett machine processing without subsequent carding to validate 'not carded or combed' status

Test for fugitive dyes or delustering agents allowable under unbleached yarn notes

Avoid bulk packaging with other textile wastes to prevent chapter note (B) mixed material classification

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