About HS Code 500600
This HS code covers both types of silk yarn – those made from continuous raw silk filaments and those spun from silk waste – specifically when they are put up in small packages for retail sale, such as skeins, balls, or on cards, intended for consumers. It also includes silk-worm gut, a strong, fine strand historically used for fishing leaders or surgical sutures. The primary trade in this category involves finished consumer products rather than industrial raw materials. Exporters are often countries with established textile finishing industries and strong brands, including China, Italy, and Japan, which package and market these yarns. Importers are typically retail distributors, craft stores, and specialty shops worldwide, catering to hobbyists, knitters, weavers, and embroiderers. The value in this trade lies in branding, packaging, and the perceived quality and origin of the silk. Silk-worm gut, while a niche product, is traded by specialized suppliers.
Products Under This Code
Retail silk yarn skeins, Silk embroidery thread, Silk knitting yarn balls, Silk crochet yarn, Silk-worm gut, Packaged silk yarn for crafts, Silk floss
Real World Examples
DMC silk embroidery floss, Habu Textiles silk yarn, Treenway Silks retail yarn, Pearsall's Gossamer silk thread, Cortland silk-worm gut
Common Misclassification
This code is distinguished from 500400 and 500500 by the "put up for retail sale" criterion; the yarn itself might be the same, but the packaging changes the classification. Silk-worm gut is a unique inclusion here.
Products Classified Under 5006.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
China, Italy, and Japan are significant exporters of retail silk yarns, with global retailers being the primary importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 500600?
HS code 500600 covers: Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste; put up for retail sale, and silk-worm gut. This HS code covers both types of silk yarn – those made from continuous raw silk filaments and those spun from silk waste – specifically when they are put up in small packages for retail sale, such as skeins, balls, or on cards, intended for consumers. It also includes silk-worm gut, a strong, fine strand historically used for fishing leaders or surgical sutures. The primary trade in this category involves finished consumer products rather than industrial raw materials. Exporters are often countries with established textile finishing industries and strong brands, including China, Italy, and Japan, which package and market these yarns. Importers are typically retail distributors, craft stores, and specialty shops worldwide, catering to hobbyists, knitters, weavers, and embroiderers. The value in this trade lies in branding, packaging, and the perceived quality and origin of the silk. Silk-worm gut, while a niche product, is traded by specialized suppliers.
What products fall under HS code 500600?
Retail silk yarn skeins, Silk embroidery thread, Silk knitting yarn balls, Silk crochet yarn, Silk-worm gut, Packaged silk yarn for crafts, Silk floss
What are common misclassifications for HS code 500600?
This code is distinguished from 500400 and 500500 by the "put up for retail sale" criterion; the yarn itself might be the same, but the packaging changes the classification. Silk-worm gut is a unique inclusion here.
How is HS code 500600 structured?
HS code 500600 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (50) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.