Natural Eri Silk Spun Yarn 60/1
Single ply 60/1 yarn from domesticated Eri silk (Samia ricini), natural unbleached color, bulk packed for shuttle use. Under HTS 5004.00.00.00 as non-waste silk yarn not retail-put-up, aligning with unbleached yarn definitions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from silk waste but unbleached
Waste-origin unbleached yarn is 5005, separate from prime silk in 5004.
If blended over 20% cotton, predominant material rules
Subheading note (c)(A) deems mixed textiles by predominant fiber under cotton Chapter 52.
If sold as industrial twine or rope form
Plaited/braided silk yarn for cordage shifts to Chapter 56.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document silk worm species and processing to prove non-waste spinning
• Ensure no white dressing or delustering agents if man-made blends suspected
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