HS Code 5006Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-worm gut
1 six-digit code · Heading 6 of 7 in Chapter 50 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5006 is where customs places silk thread packed for shops, along with silk-worm gut. Read on to see what fits here and how to tell it from nearby silk yarn headings.
Heading 5006does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-worm gut” classify at the single six-digit code 500600. The heading is number 6 of 7 in Chapter 50, Silk, which runs to 9 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5006
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 500600 | Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste; put up for retail sale, and silk-worm gut |
What HS code 5006 covers
This heading is for silk thread that is packed and ready to be sold to the end user. Think of small reels, skeins or balls. The thread can be true silk yarn, or it can be yarn spun from silk waste. Both kinds belong here once they are put up for retail sale.
The heading also covers silk-worm gut. This is a fine, strong strand drawn from the silk-worm. It is not a yarn, but the customs tariff places it next to retail silk thread.
In India the same heading is often called HSN code 5006. The first digits are shared across the world, so the number means the same thing in most customs systems.
Only one six-digit code sits under this sub heading 5006: 500600. Countries may add longer codes after it and set their own duty and tax rates. Check your national tariff before you file, or try the HS code classifier.
Difference between HS 5004, 5005 and 5006 silk yarn
Silk yarn classification mostly comes down to two questions. Was it made from reeled silk or from silk waste? The packing decides between 5006 and the two headings before it.
Use this short guide to pick the right heading:
- 5004: silk yarn, other than yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale.
- 5006: either kind of yarn once it is put up for retail sale, plus silk-worm gut.
- 5002: raw silk that has not been thrown. This is the material before it becomes yarn.
- 5003: silk waste, such as cocoons that cannot be reeled, yarn waste and garnetted stock.
- Once the thread is woven, it leaves the yarn headings.
Where 5006 sits among silk headings
Silk goods follow the order of production. Cocoons come first at 5001. Raw silk, silk waste and the two non-retail yarn headings come next. Retail yarn follows, and woven fabric closes the chapter at 5007.
Open the page for the heading that matches your product to see its own scope. If you are unsure which one fits, use the classifier or go back to the full list of chapters to compare other textile materials.
HS 5006 importers list and import export data
Buyers who want to source silk yarn, and sellers who want to find buyers, both start with the HS code. Searching by this number shows who trades in retail-packed silk yarn and silk-worm gut. It helps you spot sourcing options and compare 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.
Start with the import data or export data pages, or look at the buyer and supplier pages for silk yarn.
Related
- Chapter 50: Silk HS codes
- HS 5004 silk yarn not for retail sale
- HS 5005 yarn spun from silk waste
- HS 5002 raw silk
- HS 5003 silk waste
- HS 5001 silk-worm cocoons
- 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
- 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
- 5007Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste3 codes
Who ships under 5006?
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 5006: common questions
What is HS 5006?
It is a four-digit Harmonized System heading for ready-to-sell silk yarn, whether reeled or spun from waste. It also names silk-worm gut.
Under which chapter does HSN code 5006 fall?
It falls in Chapter 50, the silk chapter. That chapter sits inside Section XI, which groups textiles.
What is the six-digit code for silk yarn put up for retail sale?
The code is 500600. No other six-digit code is listed under this heading.
What is the difference between HS 5004, 5005 and 5006?
Heading 5006 takes either type once it is packed for retail, and it adds silk-worm gut.
Is silk-worm gut classified under HS 5006?
Yes. The wording of the heading names silk-worm gut, so it goes here with retail-packed silk yarn.
How can I find importers and exporters of HS 5006 silk yarn?
Use the search steps in the data section above. You can also open the buyer and supplier pages, or book a demo to try your own product.
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