Chapter 50 · Silk · Section 11
HS Code 5006.00
Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 5006.00
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5006.00.10 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | Free | - | 40% | kg |
| 5006.00.90 | Other (800) | Free | - | 40% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 5006.00
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 5006 00 90 | Yarn spun from noil or other silk waste; silkworm gut | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 5006 00 10 | Silk yarn | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 5006 00 00 | 5006 00 Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 5006.00
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 5006 00 00 00 | Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut | UK duty & VAT → |
| 5006 00 10 00 | Silk yarn | UK duty & VAT → |
| 5006 00 90 00 | Yarn spun from noil or other silk waste; silkworm gut | UK duty & VAT → |
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 5006.00.
What is HS code 5006.00?
HS code 5006.00 covers: Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut. It belongs to chapter 50 (Silk) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 5006.00?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 5006.00?
The UK extends 5006.00 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 5006000000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.