Silk Yarn Waste Noils from Japan
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 — 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 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