HS Code 50.07 – Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste

HS code 5007 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste. HS Code 5007 encompasses a wide array of woven fabrics made from silk or silk waste, serving as a crucial classification for international trade in luxury textiles. This heading specifically covers fabrics in their finished or semi-finished state, distinguishing them from raw silk (Chapter 50, headings 5002-5003) or silk yarns (headings 5004-5006). The scope includes all types of woven structures – plain weave, twill, satin, jacquard, dobby, and more – whether undyed, dyed, printed, or woven from dyed yarns. Materials can range from pure mulberry silk to wild silks like Tussah, and fabrics made from silk waste such as noil silk, which offer different textures and price points. The critical boundary for this classification is that the product must be a *woven fabric*; knitted or crocheted silk fabrics fall under Chapter 60. For importers, exporters, and customs brokers, accurate classification under 5007 is paramount for determining applicable import duties, quotas, and regulatory compliance, as silk fabrics are often subject to higher tariffs due to their luxury status. Historically, silk has been a highly prized commodity, with its trade routes, like the Silk Road, shaping global commerce for centuries. Its placement within Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) and Chapter 50 (Silk) firmly establishes its identity as a natural fiber textile, emphasizing its origin and processed form. Understanding the nuances, particularly distinguishing between pure silk and silk waste fabrics, can impact classification at the 6-digit level and, consequently, duty rates and statistical tracking, ensuring seamless and compliant global trade.

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Common misclassifications for 5007 often arise from confusing woven silk fabrics with silk yarns (HS 5004, 5005, 5006), or with knitted or crocheted silk fabrics (Chapter 60, e.g., 6002). Traders might incorrectly classify a woven silk blend fabric under a different chapter if the silk content does not predominate by weight, leading to incorrect duty applications. Another frequent error is classifying silk fabric waste, such as selvage trimmings or offcuts, as woven fabric rather than under waste headings like 5003 or 5103, which carry different tariff implications. Ensuring the material is definitively *woven* and primarily *silk or silk waste* is crucial to avoid penalties and ensure accurate customs declarations.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 5007 in UN Comtrade data were China ($356M, 39% of world exports), Italy ($198M) and India ($198M). World exports came to about $920M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 5007 in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $182M, 20% of world imports), Italy ($118M) and France ($57M). World imports came to about $912M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

HS code 5007 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 50 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (50) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (07) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.