HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5007.20 – Silk; woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk
HS code 5007.20 is the 6-digit subheading for silk, woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk. It is used for silk satin fabric, silk crepe de chine, silk charmeuse, silk georgette and silk organza.
What HS 5007.20 covers
This HS code covers high-quality woven fabrics where silk (either from continuous filaments or spun from silk waste, but *not* noil silk) constitutes 85% or more of the fabric's weight. This category includes luxurious and fine silk fabrics known for their smooth hand, lustrous sheen, and excellent drape. Major exporters are countries with sophisticated silk weaving and finishing industries, such as China, Italy, India, and France, which have the expertise to produce premium silk textiles. Importers are typically high-end fashion brands, luxury apparel manufacturers, and interior design firms in countries like the USA, Germany, and Japan, seeking materials for haute couture, evening wear, scarves, and opulent home furnishings. The trade in these fabrics is highly sensitive to design trends, quality standards, and brand reputation. Factors like weave type (e.g., satin, twill, crepe), dye quality, and finishing treatments significantly impact their market value and international demand.
- Covers
- Silk satin fabric
- Silk crepe de chine
- Silk charmeuse
- Silk georgette
- Silk organza
- Silk taffeta
- Silk dupioni (not noil)
- Silk habotai
- Examples
- Pongees silk fabrics
- Taroni silk fabrics
- Como silk fabrics
- Liberty London silk fabrics
- Nuno silk fabrics
Codes often confused with 5007.20
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 500710 by excluding noil silk and from 500790 by the high silk content (85% or more). It's crucial to verify the silk percentage and the type of silk used.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 500720, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 500720 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $326M 41% of world exports
- 2 India $189M 24% of world exports
- 3 Italy $138M 17% of world exports
World total: $795M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$171M 23% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Italy $108M 14% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$47M 6.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $753M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 5007.20 2
Brazil splits HS 5007.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 5007.20.10 Silk fabric, min 85% silk, not noil, colouredEstampados, tintos ou de fios de diversas cores
- 5007.20.90 Other silk fabric, min 85% silk, not noilOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 50.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5007.20
What is HS code 500720?
HS code 500720 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Silk; woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk. This HS code covers high-quality woven fabrics where silk (either from continuous filaments or spun from silk waste, but *not* noil silk) constitutes 85% or more of the fabric's weight. This category includes luxurious and fine silk fabrics known for their smooth hand, lustrous sheen, and excellent drape. Major exporters are countries with sophisticated silk weaving and finishing industries, such as China, Italy, India, and France, which have the expertise to produce premium silk textiles. Importers are typically high-end fashion brands, luxury apparel manufacturers, and interior design firms in countries like the USA, Germany, and Japan, seeking materials for haute couture, evening wear, scarves, and opulent home furnishings. The trade in these fabrics is highly sensitive to design trends, quality standards, and brand reputation. Factors like weave type (e.g., satin, twill, crepe), dye quality, and finishing treatments significantly impact their market value and international demand.
What products fall under HS code 500720?
Silk satin fabric, Silk crepe de chine, Silk charmeuse, Silk georgette, Silk organza, Silk taffeta, Silk dupioni (not noil), Silk habotai
What are common misclassifications for HS code 500720?
This code is differentiated from 500710 by excluding noil silk and from 500790 by the high silk content (85% or more). It's crucial to verify the silk percentage and the type of silk used.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 500720?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 500720 in UN Comtrade data were China ($326M, 41% of world exports), India ($189M) and Italy ($138M). World exports came to about $795M, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 500720?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 500720 in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $171M, 23% of world imports), Italy ($108M) and Vietnam (about $47M). World imports came to about $753M, 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.
How is HS code 500720 structured?
HS code 500720 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (50) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 500720?
Brazil splits HS code 500720 into 2 NCM codes: 5007.20.10 (Silk fabric, min 85% silk, not noil, coloured), 5007.20.90 (Other silk fabric, min 85% silk, not noil). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.