Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling
5001
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.
5001.00
Silk; silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling
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
- 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
- 5006 — Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-…
- 5007 — Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste