HS Code 5002Raw silk (not thrown)
1 six-digit code · Heading 2 of 7 in Chapter 50 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Here you can see what it covers, how it differs from nearby silk headings, and where to look for shipment records.
Heading 5002does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Raw silk (not thrown)” classify at the single six-digit code 500200. The heading is number 2 of 7 in Chapter 50, Silk, which runs to 9 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5002
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 500200 | Silk; raw silk (not thrown) |
What HS code 5002 covers
Raw silk is the long, fine thread that comes off silk-worm cocoons when they are reeled. It has not been thrown. That means the threads have not yet been twisted together to make yarn. This is why the goods are called raw silk (not thrown).
The number comes from the Harmonized System, a customs list kept by the World Customs Organization. Customs offices in many countries use it to sort goods, so it works as a shared language for customs classification. Indian traders call the same number the HSN code, so HSN code 5002 and the HS number point to the same goods.
The first two digits, 50, point to the silk chapter. Every silk product starts with those digits, and the next two digits tell you which stage of processing the silk has reached.
How raw silk is classified under HSN
Chapter 50 follows silk through its life, one step at a time. To pick the right heading, ask one question: how far has the silk come?
Once the thread has been reeled off but not twisted, it is raw silk and goes under 5002. The scraps left over, including cocoons that cannot be reeled, go under 5003.
When silk thread is twisted into yarn, you move on to 5004. Yarn spun from the scraps is 5005. Yarn packed for retail sale goes under 5006, together with silk-worm gut. Cloth woven from silk or silk waste comes last, under 5007.
Each heading has its own page, so you can open the one that matches your goods and read what it covers.
Raw silk or silk yarn: which code fits?
The line between 5002 and 5004 is the twist. Thrown silk is silk that has been twisted, so it counts as yarn and belongs with 5004. Silk that is still a plain reeled thread, with no twist added, belongs with 5002.
A shipping paper may just say silk. In that case, look at the description of the goods and ask whether the thread was twisted. If it was, check 5004. If the goods are the scraps and waste from reeling, check 5003.
If you are still unsure, the HS code classifier can help you check your choice before you file. A correct code keeps your records clean and makes your goods easy to find for anyone who searches by code.
Raw silk import and export data, buyers and suppliers
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
For raw silk, search for 500200. Then open the buyer and supplier pages when you want names to contact.
Related
- Chapter 50: Silk HS codes
- HS 5001 silk-worm cocoons
- HS 5003 silk waste
- 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
- 5001Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling1 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 5002?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5002: common questions
What is the HSN code for raw silk?
Raw silk that is not thrown goes under heading 5002, written as 500200 at six digits. In India it is called the HSN code.
What does code 500200 cover?
It covers silk thread that has been reeled from cocoons but not twisted. Use it for that reeled thread and not for yarn.
What is the difference between raw silk and silk yarn HS code?
Silk yarn that has been twisted, and is not packed for retail sale, goes under 5004.
Which chapter holds heading 5002?
It sits in Chapter 50, the silk chapter. All silk goods from cocoons to woven cloth are grouped there.
Where do silk cocoons and silk waste classify?
Cocoons that can be reeled go under 5001. Silk waste, including cocoons that cannot be reeled, goes under 5003.
How can I find importers and exporters of raw silk?
Search EximDataX by code 500200, then open the buyer and supplier pages to see names.
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