HS Code 5004Silk; yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste), not put up for retail sale
1 six-digit code · Heading 4 of 7 in Chapter 50 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Its only code is 500400.
Heading 5004does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Silk; yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste), not put up for retail sale” classify at the single six-digit code 500400. The heading is number 4 of 7 in Chapter 50, Silk, which runs to 9 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5004
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 500400 | Silk; yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste), not put up for retail sale |
HS Code 5004 at a glance
The yarn is made from reeled silk, not from silk waste. It is sold in bulk, on cones or spools meant for industry, and not in small packs for shoppers.
The Harmonized System is the product list kept by the World Customs Organization. Many countries use it to name goods at the border. Some traders search for the same heading as the HSN code 5004. It is the same heading with a different label.
What 5004 covers and what it excludes
Chapter 50 follows silk from the cocoon to the finished cloth. Heading 5004 sits in the middle of that path. If a shipping paper shows 500400, it points to this heading.
Thrown silk is silk that has been twisted into yarn. That twisting step is where 5004 begins. The headings on either side of it work like this:
- 5001 is for silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling.
- 5002 is for raw silk that is not thrown. Once it is thrown into yarn, it moves out of 5002.
- Once the yarn is woven, it leaves 5004.
How to pick between 5004, 5005 and 5006
Ask two simple questions about your yarn. First, what is it made from? Second, how is it packed? The answers point to the right heading.
Packing decides the rest. Retail packs move the goods to 5006.
- Reeled silk yarn, not packed for retail sale: use 5004.
- Yarn spun from silk waste, not packed for retail sale: use 5005.
- Still not sure? Describe your goods in the HS code classifier.
Silk yarn import and export data under HS 5004
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. To find buyers of silk yarn, search 500400 and open the customs shipment records. The same search helps you find silk yarn importers, exporters and suppliers.
Other headings in Chapter 50
Use the neighbouring headings to check that your goods are filed in the right place. Move to 5005 or 5006 if your yarn is made from waste or is packed for retail. Go to 5007 for woven silk fabrics, or back to the full chapter page.
Related
- Chapter 50: Silk
- HS 5001 silk-worm cocoons
- HS 5002 raw silk
- HS 5003 silk waste
- 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
- 5003Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and…1 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 5004?
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 5004: common questions
What is the HS code for silk yarn?
Yarn spun from silk waste goes to 5005, and retail packs go to 5006.
What is the difference between HS code 5004 and 5005?
Heading 5004 leaves out yarn spun from silk waste. Heading 5005 is the heading for exactly that yarn.
Which HS code applies to silk yarn put up for retail sale?
Heading 5006 applies. It covers silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste when they are put up for retail sale, and it also covers silk-worm gut.
Does heading 5004 have any subheadings?
No. It has one six-digit code, 500400, so there is nothing further to choose between inside the heading.
Is HS code 5004 the same in every country?
The first six digits come from the Harmonized System, so they match in countries that use it. A country may add more digits for its own use.
Where can I find import data and buyers for HS code 5004?
Search for 500400 on EximDataX and open the live records. The buyer and supplier pages show how to find the companies behind the shipments.
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