Raw Mulberry Silk Yarn 20/2 from Japan
This is a fine 20/2 ply yarn made from high-quality mulberry silk fibers, not spun from silk waste, and supplied in bulk cones for industrial weaving or knitting. It falls under HTS 5004.00.00.00 as it is raw silk yarn not intended for retail sale, meeting the definition of unbleached yarn with the natural color of its constituent fibers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Verify the yarn is spun from non-waste silk fibers via supplier certificates to avoid reclassification under 5006
• Ensure documentation proves it's not put up for retail sale (e.g
• bulk packaging over 1kg cones) to prevent duty shifts
• Conduct fiber content lab tests if mixed with trace non-silk materials, as predominant silk rules apply per subheading notes