HS Code for Pure silk fabric

Pure silk fabric is classified under HS code 5007.20. This classification is governed by the rules of Chapter 50, which covers silk. Heading 5007 is dedicated to woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste. The specific subheading 5007.20 applies to fabrics that contain 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk. Classification is determined by the fiber content of the textile. If the fabric is composed entirely of silk filaments or fibers, or if it is a blend where silk constitutes the vast majority (85% or more) of the total weight, it falls under this code. This applies regardless of the weave type (satin, twill, plain) or the weight of the fabric, provided the material composition meets the legal threshold defined in the Harmonized System.

Products Included

• 100% silk satin and charmeuse
• Silk crepe de chine (85%+ silk)
• Silk chiffon and organza
• Silk habotai and twill fabrics
• Jacquard woven silk fabrics

Common Misclassification

A common error is misclassifying these fabrics under 5007.10, which is specifically for fabrics of noil silk (silk waste from the final stages of spinning). Another frequent mistake is using 5007.90, which is a residual category for other silk fabrics that do not meet the 85% purity threshold or are made of different waste types. Furthermore, if the fabric is made of synthetic fibers that mimic silk, it must be classified in Chapter 54 (synthetic filaments) or Chapter 55 (synthetic staple fibers), specifically under codes like 5407.71, rather than Chapter 50.

FAQ

What is the HS code for pure silk fabric?

The HS code for woven fabrics containing 85% or more silk by weight is 5007.20.

Does this code include silk blended with cotton?

Only if the silk content remains 85% or higher by weight. If the cotton content is higher than 15%, the fabric may be classified under 5007.90 or in Chapter 52 depending on the predominant fiber.