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Silk Waste from Denier Sorting from Germany

Low-quality silk waste segregated during denier (fiber thickness) sorting at mills, not carded or combed. HTS 5003.00.10.00 for this unprocessed sorting byproduct.

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

Include denier test reports confirming waste status

Prevent contamination from higher-grade silk in mixed shipments