Silk Cocoon Waste from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the cocoons are truly unsuitable for reeling via supplier certification to avoid reclassification; declare exact weight and moisture content accurately; check for contamination that could shift it to waste chapter 6310