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5006.00.10.00 - Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty40%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS subcategory, 5006.00.10.00, specifically classifies yarn composed of 85 percent or more by weight of pure silk or silk waste. This includes yarns that have undergone processes like spinning, doubling, or twisting, as long as their silk content meets this high threshold. The crucial determining factor for classification under this heading is the quantitative analysis of the silk fiber present.

This heading is distinct from its sibling category, 5006.00.90.00, which serves as a residual classification for "Other" yarns within Chapter 50 that do not meet the 85% silk content requirement. Therefore, if a yarn is predominantly made of silk but contains a significant proportion of other fibers, it would fall under the "Other" category. This distinction ensures precise classification based on the primary material composition.

As this node is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 5006.00.10.00 is final once the 85% silk content criterion is met. Examples of goods that would be classified here include fine silk knitting yarns, embroidery threads with a very high silk percentage, and spun silk yarns intended for weaving, provided they are presented for retail sale and meet the specified silk weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 5006.00.10.00?
HTS code 5006.00.10.00 covers Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 50: Silk.
›What products are classified under 5006.00.10.00?
This classification covers Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. It is a subcategory of Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut: (5006.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 5006.00.10.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 5006.00.10.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 40%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 5006.00.10.00?
Imports under HTS 5006.00.10.00 are measured in kg.

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