Product classification
HS code for Noil silk fabric: 5007.10
Silk, woven fabrics of noil silk.
Classification of noil silk fabric under HS 5007.10
Woven fabrics of noil silk are classified under HS code 5007.10. Noil silk is a specific textile material derived from the short fibers (noils) that are separated from longer fibers during the combing of silk waste. These short fibers are spun into a yarn that has a characteristic slubby, nubby texture and a matte finish, which differs significantly from the smooth, lustrous finish of filament silk. The classification is based on the material composition and the specific type of silk used. Heading 5007 covers all woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste. Subheading 5007.10 is reserved specifically for fabrics made of noil silk. This classification is guided by the Section XI notes of the Harmonized System, which cover textiles and textile articles. To be classified under 5007.10, the fabric must be woven and the silk content must be predominantly noil. If the fabric is a blend, the rules of Chapter 50 and the general textile notes regarding weight predominance apply. The distinction is vital for customs purposes because noil silk often carries different duty rates and trade regulations compared to high-grade filament silk fabrics. The physical characteristics of the fabric, such as its lack of sheen and its textured surface, are primary indicators used by customs laboratories to verify the use of noil yarn over other silk types.
- Covers
- Woven cloth made entirely of silk noil yarn
- Textured silk waste fabrics
- Blended woven fabrics where noil silk is the predominant fiber by weight
- Matte-finish silk fabrics derived from short-fiber waste
- 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 fabric is often misclassified under 5007.20, which covers other fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of silk or silk waste other than noil silk. It may also be confused with 5007.90, which is the residual category for other silk fabrics. The error usually stems from failing to distinguish between noil yarn and other types of spun silk yarn.
Top exporters and importers of HS 500710 (the code used for noil silk fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 500710 (the code used for noil silk fabric) 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 fabric.
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 fabric
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 fabric
What is the HS code for Noil silk fabric?
The HS code for Noil silk fabric is 500710 (Silk; woven fabrics of noil silk). The HS code for woven fabrics of noil silk is 5007.10.
How do I classify Noil silk fabric for customs?
Noil silk fabric is classified under HS code 500710 — Silk; woven fabrics of noil silk. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is noil silk considered high-quality silk?
In terms of classification, it is a specific type of silk waste fabric. While it has a unique aesthetic, it is technically classified separately from the more expensive filament silk fabrics found in 5007.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of noil silk fabric (HS 500710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 500710 (the code used for noil silk fabric) 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 fabric (HS 500710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 500710 (the code used for noil silk fabric) 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 fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 500710 for Noil silk fabric 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 fabric in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 500710 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for noil silk fabric 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).