Silk Noil Waste Spun Yarn Unprocessed from Japan
Coarse unprocessed yarn from silk noil waste (95% silk content) classified under HTS 5005.00.00.10 for high silk waste proportion. Completely unbleached with natural off-white color from fiber impurities, supplied in machine-ready cones. Essential for artisan silk paper and specialty weaving projects.
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
• Specify 'noil' vs 'spinning waste' origin in invoices, as processing history affects potential 5004 alternatives
• Test for fugitive dye residues that disappear after washing to maintain unbleached status
• Use Form 3461 for immediate release with full fiber content declaration