Silk Hard Waste Spun Yarn from Japan
Spun from hard silk waste (broken cocoons, piercer waste), this coarse yarn suits technical textiles like filters or coarse weaves. Under HTS 5005.00.00 for silk waste spinning, not retail put-up, and natural indeterminate color without treatments. Industrial grade only.
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
• Supplier invoices must specify 'silk waste' type (hard/soft); ambiguity leads to 5004 audits
• Test for fugitive dyes per note (a)(ii); simple soap wash confirmation avoids colored yarn disputes
• Declare exact yarn metrics (twist, count) for statistical reporting; underreporting risks penalties