Silk Noil Spun Yarn
This yarn is spun from silk noil, a short-fiber byproduct of silk reeling, resulting in a textured, slubby yarn suitable for weaving fabrics like shantung. It falls under HTS 5005.00.00 as it is yarn spun from silk waste (noil), not put up for retail sale, and lacks bleaching, dyeing, or printing per subheading notes. Primarily used in industrial textile production.
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% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up for retail sale
Yarn exceeding 5kg net weight per package or in bulk form stays under 5005; retail packaging shifts to Chapter 50 heading 5006 for consumer yarn.
If made into woven fabric
Spun silk waste yarn woven into fabric changes classification from yarn (heading 5005) to wool-free woven fabrics of heading 5111.
If blended with synthetic fibers over 85%
Per subheading note 1(A), mixtures classify by predominant fiber; significant synthetic content moves to man-made filament yarn heading 5402.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the yarn is spun exclusively from silk noil or waste via mill certificates to avoid reclassification as finer silk yarn under 5004
• Confirm not put up for retail sale (e.g
• no consumer packaging over 5kg); bulk spools or cones are compliant
• Provide lab tests confirming natural silk waste origin and absence of bleaching/dyeing to meet subheading note (a) for unbleached yarn
Related Products under HTS 5005.00.00
Silk Waste Bourette Yarn
Bourette yarn spun from tangled silk waste fibers creates a nubby, irregular texture ideal for upholstery or tweed-like apparel fabrics. Classified under HTS 5005.00.00 for being yarn from silk waste, unbleached and not retail-packaged. Excludes any dyeing or finishing treatments.
Unbleached Silk Schappe Yarn
Schappe yarn, degummed and spun from silk waste (hard waste), yields a smooth yet rustic yarn for knitting or weaving lightweight suiting. HTS 5005.00.00 applies as it's spun from silk waste, unbleached per note (b) exclusion, and supplied in industrial cones not for retail. Common in European textile mills.
Silk Hard Waste Spun Yarn
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.
Grey Silk Waste Spun Yarn
Grey yarn spun from garnetted silk waste stock, indeterminate color, for bulk weaving applications. Meets HTS 5005.00.00 as per subheading note (a)(ii) for grey yarn from waste, no retail packaging. Delustered if man-made traces, but pure silk waste base.
Silk Piercer Waste Yarn
Yarn spun from piercer silk waste (damaged cocoons), providing economical fiber for mid-grade fabrics. HTS 5005.00.00 covers this non-retail, unprocessed waste-spun yarn explicitly. Natural fiber color, no added treatments.
Degummed Silk Waste Spun Yarn
Degummed silk waste spun into versatile yarn for apparel interlinings or linings. Classifies HTS 5005.00.00: spun from waste, unbleached, industrial bulk form. Degumming removes sericin but retains natural color per notes.