Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale
5005
In plain English
This category covers yarn made from silk waste that has not been prepared for retail sale. The classification includes both general silk products and the specific yarn derived from silk waste. These items are grouped together under a single code without further subdivision.
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.
Silk; yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale
Chapter 50 classification notes
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
- 5002 — Raw silk (not thrown)
- 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…
- 5006 — Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-…
- 5007 — Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste