Silk Yarn Waste Noils from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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