Silk Waste Bourette Yarn 30/1 from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact waste type (noil vs garnetted) in entry docs; misdeclaration risks reclassification to higher-duty categories
• Provide lab analysis confirming unbleached status per subheading note (a) if grey yarn appearance questioned by customs
• Avoid retail-style cones/bags; ship in industrial cones over 1 kg to preserve 5005 classification