5004.00.00.00 - Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale

This HTS category, 5004.00.00.00, specifically classifies silk yarn that is not derived from silk waste. This distinction is crucial, as yarn spun from silk waste falls under a different classification. The yarn must also not be prepared or packaged for sale directly to individual consumers, meaning it is intended for further manufacturing or industrial use. Examples include skeins, cones, or hanks of raw, dyed, or treated silk yarn ready for weaving or knitting into fabrics, garments, or other textile articles.

As this is a leaf node, there are no direct subcategories to introduce. However, it's important to note that other chapters within Section XI cover different textile fibers and their preparations. For instance, Chapters 51-55 deal with wool, fine or coarse animal hair, cotton, and other vegetable fibers, respectively. Therefore, the key distinguishing factor for this category is the exclusive use of pure silk, excluding waste materials, and its presentation in bulk for industrial purposes rather than retail sale.