Silk Waste Tufted Terry Cloth from China
Terry fabric tufted primarily from silk waste (85%+ by weight), used in eco-luxury spa towels and wraps. Classified in HTS 5802.30.00.10 as tufted textiles of silk/silk waste, excluding Chapter 59 treated goods. Emphasizes sustainable high-end textile production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Source verifiable silk waste certificates; blends must aggregate to 85% for this subheading
• Avoid lamination which voids Chapter 58 per notes, redirecting to coated fabrics
• Declare greige status; bleaching/dyeing doesn't change classification but requires process logs