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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%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

• 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