Silk Waste Tussah Woven Fabric from Japan
Coarse textured fabric woven from tussah silk waste yarns, featuring natural slubby appearance and earthy tones suitable for casual jackets. Classified in HTS 5007.90.60.30 as other silk or silk waste woven fabrics subject to wool restraints, explicitly covering silk waste per heading description. Provides rustic luxury alternative to smooth mulberry silk.
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
• Test for silk waste content vs. pure filament; tussah requires fiber analysis reports for authentication
• Declare exact width and construction (plain or twill) for accurate statistical breakouts
• Quota 410 monitoring essential; tussah imports compete with same restraint as fine silks