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Silk Waste from Denier Sorting from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Include denier test reports confirming waste status

Prevent contamination from higher-grade silk in mixed shipments