Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale
2 declarable lines
Heading 5005 covers yarn spun from silk waste that is not put up for retail sale. It has two declarable lines: one for yarn containing 85% or more by weight of silk or silk waste, and one for other yarn. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Spun silk yarn in cones for weaving
- Silk noil yarn in skeins for knitting
- Yarn spun from silk waste for textile manufacturing
- Recycled silk fiber yarn in bulk
- Industrial silk waste yarn not packaged for retail sale
- Doubled or cabled silk waste yarn in bulk
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the yarn is spun from silk waste rather than from other silk.
- Confirm the yarn is not put up for retail sale.
- Check whether the yarn contains 85% or more by weight of silk or silk waste.
- Use 5005.00.00.10 for the 85% or more line and 5005.00.00.90 for other yarn.
Often confused with
- Heading 5004Silk yarn other than yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale
The fiber source is silk rather than silk waste.
- Heading 5006Silk yarn or silk waste yarn put up for retail sale
Retail packaging moves the yarn out of heading 5005.
- Heading 5003Silk waste, including cocoons unsuitable for reeling and yarn waste
This is the waste material itself, not yarn spun from it.
- Heading 5007Woven fabrics of silk or silk waste
Finished woven fabric is not yarn.
- Heading 5002Raw silk not thrown
Raw silk is a different fiber form before spinning.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for silk waste yarn not put up for retail sale?
Use 5005.00.00.10 for yarn containing 85% or more by weight of silk or silk waste, general (MFN) Free, or 5005.00.00.90 for other yarn, general (MFN) Free.
What is the duty on silk waste yarn?
Yarn under 5005.00.00.10 carries a general (MFN) rate of Free. Yarn under 5005.00.00.90 also carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify silk waste yarn containing 85% or more silk?
Classify non-retail yarn containing 85% or more by weight of silk or silk waste under 5005.00.00.10, general (MFN) Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.