Hand-Dyed Silk Crochet Thread

20g retail hank of hand-dyed 92% silk crochet thread for fine lacework, containing over 85% silk and meeting colored yarn criteria in subheading note (c). HTS 5006.00.10.00 applies due to its retail packaging for individual crafters.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5401.10.00.00Higher: 46.4% vs 35%

If from continuous silk filaments, not spun

Spun waste yarn vs filament yarn separates 5006 retail from 5401 sewing thread filaments.

5808.90.00Higher: 38.9% vs 35%

If formed into retail braid trims

Post-yarn braiding makes it ornamental trimmings under Chapter 58.

5007.10Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If containing under 85% silk but still silk-dominant

General spun silk yarn without high-purity threshold goes to 5007.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document dye process as 'fugitive' if applicable under note (a) to affirm unbleached status if claimed

Ensure packaging under retail limits (e.g

labeled for consumer use) to differentiate from industrial 5005 codes

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