Silk Noil Yarn 20/2
A medium-weight yarn spun from silk noil (short fiber silk waste), plyed to 20/2 count, used for weaving fabrics like shantung or tussah silk. Classified under HTS 5005.00.00.90 as yarn from silk waste, not put up for retail sale, distinguishing it from continuous filament silk yarn in heading 5004 or put-up retail yarn in 5006.
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 put up for retail sale in small consumer packs
Yarn packaged for sale directly to consumers (e.g., balls under 1 kg with labels) shifts to heading 5006, often higher duty.
If spun from long silk fibers rather than waste
Heading 5004 covers yarn from silk not waste (long filaments); waste-derived noil yarn stays in 5005 per chapter notes.
If heavily blended with wool exceeding 85% silk
Subheading note 1(A) classifies mixed textiles by predominant fiber under note 2; wool-silk blends may fall to chapter 51.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a certificate of origin verifying silk waste content to avoid misclassification as higher-duty continuous filament yarn
• Ensure yarn is not packaged in consumer-ready units exceeding 1 kg per note 5 to section XI to maintain 'not put up for retail sale' status
• Test for bleaching/dyeing per subheading note (a)-(c); colored waste yarn remains here unless printed for retail
Related Products under HTS 5005.00.00.90
Silk Waste Bourette Yarn 30/1
Single-ply yarn (30/1 count) spun from silk waste producing a slubby bourette texture, ideal for apparel fabrics and upholstery. Falls under HTS 5005.00.00.90 for non-retail yarn from silk waste (noil, garnetted stock), separate from dyed retail yarn.
Garnetted Silk Waste Yarn 40/2
Plyed 40/2 yarn from garnetted silk waste stock, featuring indeterminate grey color suitable for rug weaving. HTS 5005.00.00.90 applies to such industrial yarn spun from silk waste, not bleached/printed per subheading definitions.
Silk Noil Spun Yarn 15/3 for Handlooms
Heavy 15/3 ply yarn from silk noil waste, designed for traditional handloom saris and scarves. Classified in 5005.00.00.90 as non-retail yarn from silk waste, with natural fiber color untreated beyond delustering.
Grey Silk Waste Yarn 25/1
Single 25/1 yarn of indeterminate grey color from garnetted silk waste, per subheading note (a)(ii), for machine knitting. HTS 5005.00.00.90 for other non-retail silk waste yarn.