Pure Mulberry Silk Embroidery Yarn Retail Pack

This 100% mulberry silk yarn is hand-spun and dyed in vibrant colors, packaged in a 50g retail skein with a label for easy identification. It falls under HTS 5006.00.90.00 as silk yarn put up for retail sale, suitable for embroidery and crafting projects. The retail packaging distinguishes it from bulk yarn classified elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5005.00.00Same rate: 35%

If not put up for retail sale in bulk spools

Bulk silk yarn without retail packaging falls under 5005 as multiple or cabled silk yarn, not consumer-ready packs.

5205.31.00.00Higher: 40.8% vs 35%

If blended with over 2% cotton or other fibers

Per subheading note (a), mixtures are classified by predominant fiber; minor silk content would go to cotton yarn headings in Chapter 52.

5402.33Lower: 18% vs 35%

If processed as textured synthetic filament blended with silk

Blends with man-made fibers are classified by the fiber determining GRI 3(a), shifting to Chapter 54 synthetic yarn.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify silk purity with lab tests or certificates of origin, as blends over 2% other fibers shift to Chapter 52-55 per subheading note (a)

Ensure retail packaging includes consumer labels for fiber content, care instructions, and country of origin to meet U.S

Customs requirements

Avoid misclassification as bulk yarn (5005) by providing invoices showing per-unit retail pricing and small pack quantities

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