Product classification
HS code for 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 silk fabric under HS 5007.20
Silk fabric containing 85% or more by weight of silk or silk waste (other than noil silk) is classified under HS code 5007.20. This classification falls under Chapter 50, which encompasses the silk textile industry. Heading 5007 specifically covers woven fabrics of silk. The determination of this code relies on the percentage of silk content and the specific type of silk used. Under the Section XI notes of the Harmonized System, textile products are classified by the material that predominates by weight. For 5007.20, the fabric must be woven and must meet the high purity threshold of 85% silk, excluding noil silk, which is a lower grade of waste silk.
- Covers
- Woven silk crepe de chine
- Silk satin and charmeuse fabrics
- Silk chiffon and organza (woven)
- Dyed or printed silk fabrics (>85% silk)
- 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 frequent misclassification is HS code 5007.10, which is specifically for fabrics made of noil silk (the short fibers remaining after combing). Another common error involves fabrics where silk is blended with other fibers; if the silk content is less than 85%, the fabric may fall under 5007.90. Additionally, woven fabrics of synthetic filaments that mimic the appearance of silk are often incorrectly placed here but should be classified in heading 5407.
Top exporters and importers of HS 500720 (the code used for silk fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 500720 (the code used for 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 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 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 silk fabric
What is the HS code for Silk fabric?
The HS code for 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 silk fabric containing 85% or more silk by weight is 5007.20.
How do I classify Silk fabric for customs?
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.
How is silk fabric with 50% silk and 50% cotton classified?
Since it contains less than 85% silk, it would typically be classified under HS code 5007.90, provided silk is still the predominant textile material by weight, or in Chapter 52 if cotton predominates.
Which countries are the top exporters of silk fabric (HS 500720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 500720 (the code used for 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 silk fabric (HS 500720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 500720 (the code used for 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 Silk fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 500720 for 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 silk fabric in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 500720 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for 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).