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Unprocessed Mulberry Silk Yarn 30/4 from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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