5005.00.00.10
Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste
Classification path
- Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale
- Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 50%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Related lines in heading 5005
About heading 5005
Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale
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.
Full guide to heading 5005Products 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
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.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.