HS 5003 — Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 50 Silk
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 50
Chapter 50 Silk
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 5003 covers
Silk worm cocoons, silk yarn and woven fabrics of silk or silk waste.
Classification notes
Form (yarn vs fabric) and silk type determine the heading.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 5003
What is HS 5003?
Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock) is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 50 (Silk). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 5003?
Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock) covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 5003 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 5003 products?
Form (yarn vs fabric) and silk type determine the heading.