Unbleached Bombyx Mori Silk Yarn 120/2
A premium 120/2 count unbleached yarn from Bombyx mori silk cocoons, retaining natural ivory color, packaged in large industrial hanks. Classified under HTS 5004.00.00.00 as unbleached silk yarn (natural fiber color, no bleaching/dyeing) not for retail.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up in put-up form for retail sale (e.g., small balls under 1kg)
Retail packaging shifts to 5007, regardless of waste origin, per tariff structure.
If heavily twisted and used specifically for weaving worsted fabrics
Specialized woven silk yarn types may fall under Chapter 51 if meeting worsted definitions.
If multiple (cabled) from silk waste components
Cabled waste silk yarn classifies under 5006 per subheading note (b) for mixed components.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide cocoon origin certificates to confirm noil-free silk, avoiding disputes with waste yarn categories
• Label shipments clearly as 'industrial bulk yarn' to distinguish from retail under subheading definitions
• Watch for bleaching agents; even fugitive dyes disqualify under unbleached yarn note (a)
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Raw Mulberry Silk Yarn 20/2
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.
Grey Tussah Silk Yarn 40/3
Coarse 40/3 ply grey yarn from Tussah silk (Antheraea pernyi), indeterminate natural color from garnetted non-waste stock, in bulk spools. Fits HTS 5004.00.00.00 as unbleached/indeterminate color silk yarn not for retail, per subheading note (a)(ii).
Fine Raw Muga Silk Yarn 100/2
Delicate 100/2 ply yarn from Muga silk (Antheraea assamensis), raw natural golden hue, in large commercial cones. Classifies to HTS 5004.00.00.00: silk yarn from non-waste, unbleached, not for retail sale.
Unprocessed Mulberry Silk Yarn 30/4
Heavy 30/4 cabled yarn from unprocessed mulberry silk, natural fiber color only, industrial bulk reels. HTS 5004.00.00.00 applies as non-waste, unbleached silk yarn not put up for retail.
Natural Color Peace Silk Yarn 80/2
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Industrial Grade Raw Silk Yarn 50/2
50/2 raw silk yarn for power looms, natural unbleached from select cocoons, bulk palletized. HTS 5004.00.00.00: qualifies as non-retail, non-waste silk yarn.