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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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