Product classification
HS code for Pure silk fabric: 5007.20
Silk, woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk.
Classification of pure silk fabric under HS 5007.20
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.
- Covers
- 100% silk satin and charmeuse
- Silk crepe de chine (85%+ silk)
- Silk chiffon and organza
- Silk habotai and twill fabrics
- Jacquard woven silk fabrics
- Also under 5007.20
- Pongees silk fabrics
- Taroni silk fabrics
- Como silk fabrics
- Liberty London silk fabrics
- Nuno silk fabrics
Codes often confused with 5007.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 500720 (the code used for pure silk fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 500720 (the code used for pure silk fabric) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 500720, not only pure silk fabric.
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 pure silk fabric
Brazil splits HS 5007.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5007.20.10Silk fabric, min 85% silk, not noil, coloured
- 5007.20.90Other silk fabric, min 85% silk, not noil
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pure silk fabric
What is the HS code for Pure silk fabric?
The HS code for Pure silk fabric is 500720 (Silk; woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk). The HS code for woven fabrics containing 85% or more silk by weight is 5007.20.
How do I classify Pure silk fabric for customs?
Pure silk fabric is classified under HS code 500720 — Silk; woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of pure silk fabric (HS 500720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 500720 (the code used for pure silk fabric) 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 pure silk fabric (HS 500720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 500720 (the code used for pure silk fabric) 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.
Is the HS code for Pure silk fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 500720 for Pure 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 pure silk fabric in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 500720 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for pure silk fabric depends on the product's details: 5007.20.10 (Silk fabric, min 85% silk, not noil, coloured), 5007.20.90 (Other silk fabric, min 85% silk, not noil).