Silk Yarn Waste Noils from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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