Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-worm gut
5006
In plain English
This category includes silk yarn and yarn made from silk waste that are prepared for sale to individual consumers. It also covers silk-worm gut. These items are grouped together under a single classification 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 and yarn spun from silk waste; put up for retail sale, and silk-worm gut
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…
- 5005 — Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale
- 5007 — Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste