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Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock): > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 5003.00.90.00
Silk Cocoon Waste
Waste material consisting of silk cocoons unsuitable for reeling due to damage or immaturity, classified under HTS 5003.00.90.00 as silk waste. This byproduct is generated during silk production and used for secondary processing. It falls under 'Other' silk waste, distinct from reeling-grade cocoons in heading 5001.
Silk Yarn Waste
Discarded remnants and clippings from silk yarn production, classified as 'Other' silk waste under HTS 5003.00.90.00. This includes short fibers and tangles not suitable for re-spinning directly. It is distinguished from usable yarn in heading 5004-5006.
Garnetted Silk Stock
Silk fibers recovered through garnettng machines from waste fabric or yarn, categorized as 'Other' silk waste in HTS 5003.00.90.00. This indeterminate color stock is used for low-grade spinning. It matches the legal definition of garnetted stock explicitly.
Silk Noil Waste
Short fiber silk noils produced during reeling or throwing, falling under 'Other' silk waste HTS 5003.00.90.00. These tangled bundles are unsuitable for high-quality yarn but valuable for coarser textiles. Distinct from raw cocoons or finished yarns.
Degumming Silk Waste
Fibrous residue from the degumming process of silk cocoons, classified in HTS 5003.00.90.00 as other silk waste. This sericin-removed material is in natural fiber state per unbleached yarn notes. Used in non-woven applications or blending.
Silk Reeling Scrap
Scrap fibers and broken filaments collected during silk reeling operations, under 'Other' in HTS 5003.00.90.00. This waste has the natural color of silk fibers matching unbleached definitions. Ideal for recycling into spun silk.
Tussah Silk Waste
Waste from wild tussah silk production including damaged cocoons and yarn remnants, HTS 5003.00.90.00 other silk waste. Natural color fibers fit unbleached yarn criteria in subheading notes. Used for rustic textiles or padding.
Silk Spinning Mill Waste
Accumulated fiber waste from silk spinning mills, including fly and drop, under HTS 5003.00.90.00. Garnetted or loose stock with indeterminate color as defined. Not yet yarn, keeping it in waste category.
Bombyx Silk Garnetted Stock
Garnetted waste from cultivated bombyx mori silk processing, HTS 5003.00.90.00 other. Short staple fibers recovered mechanically, fitting grey yarn description. Common input for silk blends.
Silk Duvet Filling Waste
Loose silk fiber waste from duvet or comforter filling production, classified HTS 5003.00.90.00. Natural unbleached fibers from processing trimmings. Bulk form keeps it as waste, not wadding.