Silk Waste Bourette Yarn from Japan
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 — 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
• 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