HS Code for Noil silk cloth

Noil silk cloth is classified under HS code 5007.10. This classification is determined by the material composition and the specific type of silk yarn used in the weaving process. Noil silk is produced from the short fibers (noils) that remain after the combing of silk waste during the production of spun silk. These fibers result in a yarn that is shorter, more textured, and has a matte appearance compared to filament silk. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, classification is based on the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 50 specifically covers silk, and heading 5007 covers woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste. Subheading 5007.10 is the specific provision for fabrics made of noil silk. The classification requires that the fabric be "woven" and that the predominant weight of the textile material be noil silk. This distinction is important because noil silk has different physical properties and market values than traditional filament silk or other types of silk waste fabrics.

Products Included

• Woven fabrics made of 100% noil silk
• Textured silk cloth produced from short-staple silk waste
• Silk noil dress fabrics and upholstery materials
• Blended woven fabrics where noil silk is the predominant textile by weight

Common Misclassification

Noil silk cloth is often misclassified under HS code 5007.20, which covers other fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk. It is also frequently confused with 5007.90, which is the residual category for "other" silk fabrics. The primary source of confusion is the definition of "noil silk" versus "spun silk." If the fabric is made from long-staple spun silk waste, it belongs in 5007.20 or 5007.90. Only fabrics made from the short-fiber byproduct of the combing process qualify for 5007.10. Misclassification can also occur if the fabric is a knit rather than a weave, in which case it would move to Chapter 60.

FAQ

What is the HS code for noil silk cloth?

The correct HS code for woven fabrics of noil silk is 5007.10.

Is noil silk the same as raw silk?

No, raw silk (not thrown) is classified under heading 5002. Noil silk is a specific type of silk waste yarn used to create woven fabrics in heading 5007.