Raw Silk Cocoon Waste from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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