HS Code for Raw silk

Raw silk is classified under HS code 5002.00. This code is situated within Chapter 50, which is dedicated to silk and silk-related products. The classification 5002.00 specifically refers to raw silk that has not been \"thrown.\" In the context of the textile industry, \"throwing\" refers to the process of twisting or doubling silk filaments into yarn to give them strength and direction. Therefore, 5002.00 covers silk in its primary state after it has been reeled from the cocoons but before it undergoes significant mechanical twisting. This material consists of silk filaments that are held together by natural sericin (silk gum). The classification applies regardless of whether the silk has been degummed or bleached, provided the essential character of \"not thrown\" remains. This code is vital for manufacturers who import the raw material for further processing into various silk yarns or fabrics. The silk must be in the form of continuous filaments; if the silk has been processed into short fibers or waste, it falls under a different heading within the same chapter.

Products Included

• Reeled raw silk
• Mulberry silk in raw filament form
• Non-thrown silk filaments
• Raw silk in hanks or skeins
• Undyed raw silk filaments

Common Misclassification

Raw silk is often confused with HS code 5001.00, which is specifically for silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling. Another common misclassification is HS code 5004.00, which applies to silk yarn that has been thrown or otherwise processed for retail or industrial use. Furthermore, silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling and pulled or garnetted rags) is classified under 5003.00 and should not be entered under the raw silk code.

FAQ

What is the HS code for raw silk?

The HS code for raw silk (not thrown) is 5002.00.

What does \"not thrown\" mean in silk classification?

\"Not thrown\" means the silk filaments have not been twisted or doubled to create a finished yarn, remaining in their primary reeled state.