Silk Noil Waste from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label as 'noil' with fiber analysis report; ensure no bleaching treatment to stay out of 'bleached yarn' definitions; bulk packaging preferred over retail to avoid set classifications