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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of silk yarn (not from silk waste), not packaged for retail sale (SITC 65192) totaled $613K in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Silk Yarn (Not from Silk Waste), Not Packaged for Retail Sale paid $178K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 30% on $584K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Silk Yarn (Not from Silk Waste), Not Packaged for Retail Sale imports of $613K in April 2026 ran 47% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataReeled or thrown silk yarn produced directly from cocoons — rather than from carded or combed silk waste — represents the premium tier of silk yarn trade, prized for its long, continuous filament structure and luster. The non-retail packaging condition is a classification boundary: the same yarn sold in consumer-ready skeins or spools moves to a different heading. China dominates global silk filament production, and importers should be aware that origin documentation and fiber authenticity testing are standard practice given the price premium attached to genuine reeled silk.
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Yarn classified here is produced from continuous filaments reeled directly from silkworm cocoons, giving it a smooth, lustrous character. Spun silk yarn, by contrast, is made from shorter fibers recovered from broken cocoons, pierced cocoons, or other silk waste, and falls under a separate heading. The production method — not the fiber origin — determines which heading applies.
Silk yarn imported for further manufacturing is subject to standard textile import requirements including country-of-origin marking. If the yarn will be incorporated into consumer textile products sold in the US, downstream labeling must comply with the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, which requires accurate fiber content disclosure. Classification is complex; consult a licensed customs broker for specific entry guidance.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $561K | $5K | -$556K |
| FRANCE | $37K | -- | -$37K |
| BELGIUM | $5K | $11K | +$6K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $5K | -- | -$5K |
| ITALY | $4K | -- | -$4K |
Monthly import values over time
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