Silk Yarn Waste from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide mill certificates confirming silk content over 90% to qualify for correct heading; report as clean waste to prevent duties under Chapter 63; watch for blending with other fibers triggering subheading note (a)