Tussah Silk Cocoon Waste from Mexico
Raw waste from Tussah (wild) silk cocoons unsuitable for reeling, unprocessed without carding or combing, distinguished by coarser fibers. Covered by HTS 5003.00.10.00 for all raw silk wastes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify Tussah variety in invoices, as fiber length affects potential reclassification
• Confirm no bleaching per note (b), common in wild silk processing
• Separate from Bombyx waste in shipments to prevent blending issues under mixed notes