Silk

The 7 headings of chapter 50

• 5001: Silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling (1 code, General duty Free)
• 5002: Raw silk (not thrown) (1 code, General duty Free)
• 5003: Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock) (2 codes, General duty Free to 2.5%)
• 5004: Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale (1 code, General duty Free)
• 5005: Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale (2 codes, General duty Free)
• 5006: Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut (2 codes, General duty Free)
• 5007: Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste (21 codes, General duty Free to 3.9%)

Where it sits in the schedule

Chapter 50 is in Section XI of the Harmonized System, textiles and apparel (chapters 50 to 63). Rates are those printed in the 2026 HTS Revision 23; Chapter 99 duties (Section 232, Section 301, IEEPA) are charged on top and are not included.