Product classification
HS code for Noil silk cloth: 5007.10
Silk, woven fabrics of noil silk.
Classification of noil silk cloth under HS 5007.10
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5007.10
- Mood Fabrics noil silk
- Dharma Trading Co. noil silk
- Organic Cotton Plus noil silk
- Silk Baron noil silk
Codes often confused with 5007.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 500710 (the code used for noil silk cloth), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 500710 (the code used for noil silk cloth) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 500710, not only noil silk cloth.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $5.2M 53% of world exports
- 2 China $1.7M 17% of world exports
- 3 India $890K 9.2% of world exports
World total: $9.7M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.8M 23% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$1.3M 10% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $862K 7.0% of world imports
World total: $12M 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 noil silk cloth
Brazil splits HS 5007.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5007.10.10Noil silk fabrics, printed, dyed or multicolour
- 5007.10.90Other woven fabrics of noil silk
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about noil silk cloth
What is the HS code for Noil silk cloth?
The HS code for Noil silk cloth is 500710 (Silk; woven fabrics of noil silk). The correct HS code for woven fabrics of noil silk is 5007.10.
How do I classify Noil silk cloth for customs?
Noil silk cloth is classified under HS code 500710 — Silk; woven fabrics of noil silk. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of noil silk cloth (HS 500710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 500710 (the code used for noil silk cloth) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($5.2M, 53% of world exports), China ($1.7M) and India ($890K). World exports came to about $9.7M, 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 noil silk cloth (HS 500710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 500710 (the code used for noil silk cloth) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.8M, 23% of world imports), Vietnam (about $1.3M) and the United Kingdom ($862K). World imports came to about $12M, 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.
Is the HS code for Noil silk cloth the same in all countries?
The base HS code 500710 for Noil silk cloth is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for noil silk cloth in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 500710 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for noil silk cloth depends on the product's details: 5007.10.10 (Noil silk fabrics, printed, dyed or multicolour), 5007.10.90 (Other woven fabrics of noil silk).