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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5401Lower: 21.4% vs 35%

If untwisted single synthetic filament yarn

Single man-made filaments are Chapter 54, not spun natural silk.

5006.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If single yarn from silk noils

Noil-spun singles are distinctly 5006 from prime silk multiples.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Test for colorless dressings; they are allowed but must wash out per note (a)

• Customs may scrutinize cabling—confirm not mixed bleached/unbleached strands

• Pair with mill invoices showing end-use in weaving

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