Silk Beading Thread Hank from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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