Silk Knitting Yarn Ball from Japan
A 100g ball of bleached 100% mulberry silk yarn (over 85% silk), soft-twisted for knitting scarves and packaged for retail in craft shops. It qualifies for HTS 5006.00.10.00 under subheading note (b) for bleached yarn put up for direct consumer sale.
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
• Conduct fiber bleaching verification to confirm classification under note (b); unverified claims risk audit
• Use HTS-specific invoices noting 'retail packed silk yarn' to speed CBP review