Silk Piercer Waste Yarn from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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