HS Code 5001Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling
1 six-digit code · Heading 1 of 7 in Chapter 50 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5001 is the customs heading for silkworm cocoons that can still be reeled into silk thread. This page explains what fits here, what does not, and where to look next.
Heading 5001does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling” classify at the single six-digit code 500100. The heading is number 1 of 7 in Chapter 50, Silk, which runs to 9 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5001
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 500100 | Silk; silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling |
What HS code 5001 covers
Many traders write the name as silkworm cocoons, and both spellings point to the same heading. A cocoon is the case a silkworm spins around itself. Reeling means unwinding the long silk thread from that case. If the cocoon can still be reeled, it belongs here.
The heading is part of the Harmonized System, the shared naming list that customs offices use. In this list it sits among the Section XI textiles, in Chapter 50 silk. Because the list is shared, the heading number points to the same kind of goods in every country that uses it.
HS code 500100: the single code for silkworm cocoons
Under this heading you will find one code only: 500100. If you searched for HS 500100, this is the page that explains it.
Because there is nothing below the heading to choose from, classification is a yes or no question. Either your goods are reelable silkworm cocoons, or they belong somewhere else. If you are not sure, run the product through the HS code classifier before you quote a code on a document.
HS 5001 vs 5002 vs 5003: picking the right silk heading
The key test is the word reeling. Cocoons that can be reeled go to 5001. Cocoons that cannot be reeled do not stay in this heading. They move to 5003, which is silk waste and which names cocoons unsuitable for reeling in its description.
Raw silk is a different product. It has its own heading, 5002, called raw silk (not thrown). So HS 5001 is not the same as raw silk. One is the cocoon, the other is a silk material at a later stage.
- 5002: raw silk (not thrown).
Other headings in Chapter 50 silk
Cocoons are the first step in Chapter 50. The later headings cover silk once it has been turned into yarn or cloth. Headings 5002 and 5003 are described above. The rest are listed here, so you can check whether your goods fit one of them instead.
Who imports and exports silkworm cocoons under HS code 5001
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Related
- Chapter 50: Silk HS codes
- HS 5002 raw silk
- HS 5003 silk waste and cocoons unsuitable for reeling
- HS 5004 silk yarn
- HS 5005 yarn spun from silk waste
- HS 5006 silk yarn for retail sale
- HS 5007 woven silk fabrics
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Nearby headings in Chapter 50
- 5002Raw silk (not thrown)1 code
- 5003Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and…1 code
- 5004Silk; yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste), not put up for retail sale1 code
- 5005Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale1 code
- 5006Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-worm gut1 code
- 5007Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste3 codes
Who ships under 5001?
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Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5001: common questions
What is the HS code for silkworm cocoons?
Silkworm cocoons that can be reeled fall under heading 5001.
What HS code covers cocoons unsuitable for reeling?
Those cocoons go to heading 5003. It covers silk waste, and its description includes cocoons unsuitable for reeling.
What is the difference between HS 5001 and 5003?
HS 5001 is for cocoons that can be reeled. HS 5003 is for silk waste, which includes cocoons that cannot be reeled.
Is HS 5001 the same as raw silk?
No. Heading 5001 is for the cocoons themselves.
How many codes are under HS 5001?
There is only one: 500100. The heading does not split into more codes.
Who imports silkworm cocoons, and how can I find them?
Look up heading 5001 in the import data and export data sections of EximDataX. The buyer data and supplier data pages show where to find the companies involved. The last section above explains what the records contain.
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