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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include denier test reports confirming waste status
• Prevent contamination from higher-grade silk in mixed shipments