Silk Piercer Waste Yarn from Japan
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.
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
• Photographic evidence of waste source prevents disputes over fiber quality
• Check for titanium dioxide delustering if blended; disclose per notes
• Use EPCs for low-value shipments to streamline entry