Silk Beading Thread Hank from China
Fine 0.5mm 100% silk beading thread in 2-meter retail hanks, over 85% silk for jewelry making. Classified in HTS 5006.00.10.00 as colored silk yarn put up for retail per subheading definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify fineness (e.g
• denier) on docs; fine yarns stay in 5006 vs thicker cords
• Retail labeling mandatory; bulk hanks reclassify
• Ensure no metal core; pure silk avoids composite material shifts