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Raw Silk Cocoon Waste

Waste material consisting of silk cocoons unsuitable for reeling, directly collected from silk production without any carding or combing process. This falls under HTS 5003.00.10.00 as silk waste in its raw, unprocessed form, retaining the natural color and structure of the fibers.

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 carded or combed

Silk waste that undergoes carding or combing moves to the 'carded or combed' subheading per the tariff structure.

5102Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cleaned and noil silk

Cleaned silk noil (short fibers) from cocoons is classified separately in Chapter 51 for wool/silk noils.

6310.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If used garment clippings

Silk waste from shredded garments or rags falls under heading 6310 for used textile articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the waste consists of cocoons unsuitable for reeling via supplier certification to confirm HTS 5003.00.10.00 classification

Provide detailed documentation on origin and processing state, as carded/combed waste shifts to 5003.00.90

Check for contamination with non-silk materials, which could trigger reclassification under chapter notes for mixed textiles