HS Code 5003Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)
1 six-digit code · Heading 3 of 7 in Chapter 50 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5003 is where customs files silk waste, the leftover material from making silk. People also search for it as HSN code 5003.
Heading 5003does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)” classify at the single six-digit code 500300. The heading is number 3 of 7 in Chapter 50, Silk, which runs to 9 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5003
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 500300 | Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock) |
What HS code 5003 covers
Silk waste is silk material that cannot go into normal thread making. The code comes from the Harmonized System, the global naming system used by customs offices. When a form asks for the full code, enter 500300.
The heading names these goods:
- Cocoons unsuitable for reeling: damaged or broken silk-worm cocoons that cannot be unwound into one continuous thread.
- Yarn waste: scraps, ends and short pieces left over when silk yarn is made.
- Garnetted stock: waste silk that a machine has pulled apart into loose fibre.
How 5003 differs from other silk headings
Most mix-ups happen because the silk headings sit side by side. The easiest test is to ask what state the silk is in.
Good cocoons that can be reeled belong to heading 5001, silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling. Raw silk that has been reeled but not thrown is heading 5002. Heading 5003 is the waste itself, before it is spun into anything.
Further along, heading 5004 covers silk yarn that is not spun from waste and is not put up for retail sale. Heading 5006 covers silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste when it is packed for retail sale, plus silk-worm gut.
A simple rule helps. If the material is a by-product that is still waste, think 5003. If it has been made into thread, yarn or cloth, look at the later headings. If you are still unsure, the HS code classifier can help you check.
Other headings in Chapter 50
Silk runs from cocoon to cloth. If your product is not waste, one of these pages may fit better: 5001 for cocoons suitable for reeling, 5002 for raw silk, 5004 for silk yarn, 5005 for yarn spun from silk waste, 5006 for yarn put up for retail sale and 5007 for woven silk fabrics.
Find importers and exporters of silk waste (500300)
Knowing the code is only the first step. The next question is usually who buys and sells the goods. Customs records answer this, because every cross-border shipment is filed under an HS code.
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You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. To start, enter 500300 and read the live records for silk waste. You can then sort through importers and buyers, compare suppliers and plan your outreach from real shipments.
Related
- Chapter 50: Silk
- HS 5001 silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling
- HS 5002 raw silk
- 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
- 5002Raw silk (not thrown)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 5003?
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 5003: common questions
What is the HS code for silk waste?
Look for heading 5003. The full code to put on a declaration is 500300.
Under which chapter does HSN code 5003 fall?
It sits in Chapter 50, the silk chapter, in the textiles part of the nomenclature.
Are cocoons unsuitable for reeling classified under 5003?
Yes, when they are damaged or broken so they cannot be reeled. Cocoons that are sound enough to reel go to heading 5001.
What is the difference between HS 5003 and 5005?
5003 is the waste, such as scraps and ends of yarn. 5005 is yarn that has been spun from silk waste.
Is raw silk covered by 5003?
No. Heading 5003 is only for the waste.
How can I find importers and exporters of silk waste?
Search 500300 in the import data and export data on EximDataX. The buyer data and supplier data pages help you look up the companies behind the shipments.
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