Silk Mill Neps for Paper Reinforcement from Japan
Silk mill neps and dust, over 85% silk content, short fibers ≤5mm used to reinforce specialty handmade papers. HTS 5601.29.0010 covers these textile waste products as wadding or flock equivalents. Enhances paper strength without affecting appearance.
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
• Declare exact neps content and fiber length; mills often require purity assays for silk waste
• Avoid bulk dust shipments without sealed containers to prevent health/safety holds