Silk Waste Bourette Yarn from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.970%Articles the product of a member state of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (j)(2) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document waste origin with supplier affidavits; customs may scrutinize for potential 5004 classification if fibers appear too long
• Ensure yarn count (e.g
• Ne 20-40) suits spinning waste definition; finer counts risk misclassification
• Label shipments clearly as 'not for retail sale' with weight declarations to prevent duty adjustments