Unbleached Silk Schappe Yarn from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain chemical analysis proving no bleaching agents used, aligning with subheading note (a) for unbleached status
• Use ISF filings early for yarn imports; delays common due to textile visa requirements from certain origins
• Avoid mixing with dyed waste; pure unbleached lots prevent blended classification issues