Silk Yarn Waste Noils

Short fiber remnants and noils generated as waste during silk yarn spinning, not subjected to carding or combing. Classified under HTS 5003.00.10.00 as unprocessed silk yarn waste per subheading notes defining unbleached yarn characteristics.

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 subsequently carded

Any carding or combing process reclassifies the yarn waste under the combed subheading.

5007.10Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If spun into yarn

Once spun into continuous filament yarn, it shifts to heading 5007 for silk yarn.

5111.19.60Higher: 60% vs 35%

If woven into fabric first

Waste from woven silk fabric production may classify under Chapter 51 if considered textile fabric waste.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab analysis confirming no carding/combing and natural fiber color to match unbleached yarn definition

Declare exact waste type (yarn vs. cocoon) accurately, as misdescription leads to audits

Ensure packaging prevents mixing with processed fibers, avoiding chapter note reclassification for blends

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