Grey Silk Waste Spun Yarn for Weaving
Grey yarn manufactured from garnetted silk waste stock, containing 87% silk waste and exhibiting indeterminate color as defined in subheading note (a)(ii) for HTS 5005.00.00.10. Not bleached, dyed, or printed, this industrial product is cone-wound for power looms producing silk shantung fabric. The rough texture comes from imperfect waste fibers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If labeled and skeined for crafters
Consumer-packaged yarn, even silk waste spun, becomes 'put up for retail sale' under heading 5006.
If heavily weighted with mineral substances
Silk yarn with substantial non-textile weighting for specific industrial uses classifies under Chapter 51 weighted yarns.
If narrow woven into ribbons over 5mm wide
Post-spinning narrow weaving converts yarn to textile fabric under Chapter 58.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Photographic evidence of 'indeterminate color' before/after soap washing demonstrates compliance with grey yarn definition
• Specify denier and twist construction in commercial invoices to differentiate from sewing thread classifications
• For delustered man-made fiber blends under 15%, note titanium dioxide treatment doesn't affect silk waste dominance
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