Raw silk (not thrown)
5002
In plain English
This category covers raw silk that has not been thrown. The specific classification for this material is simply listed as silk or raw silk that remains unthrown.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
5002.00
Silk; raw silk (not thrown)
Chapter 50 classification notes
Chapter 50 small-volume; Italian + Indian + Chinese silk dominate. CITES does not apply to commercial silk-worms.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Silk garments go to Chapter 61/62 not 50; silk-blend fabrics with under 85% silk content may go to other Chapter 51-55 depending on dominant fibre.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 50
- 5001 — Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling
- 5003 — Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and g…
- 5004 — Silk; yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste), not put up for reta…
- 5005 — Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale
- 5006 — Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-…
- 5007 — Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste