Silk Macrame Cord Spool from Japan
Retail 25-meter spool of 90% silk macrame cord, twisted yarn for wall hangings with over 85% silk content per weight. Falls under HTS 5006.00.10.00 as retail-put-up silk yarn suitable for decorative crafts.
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
• Classify as yarn not cord if under 3mm diameter to avoid Chapter 56 twine shift
• Include end-use statements for 'retail craft' to support classification over bulk yarn
• Test for silk waste ratio; pure silk maintains 85% but waste-heavy may need note verification