HS Code for Woven silk fabric

Woven silk fabric classified under HS code 5007.90 is governed by the specific provisions of Chapter 50 of the Harmonized System, which is dedicated to silk. Heading 5007 specifically addresses woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste. The classification 5007.90 is a residual or "basket" category designed to capture woven silk fabrics that do not meet the criteria for more specific subheadings. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI), products are classified based on their constituent materials and their state of manufacture. For silk fabrics, the system distinguishes between fabrics made of noil silk (5007.10) and those containing 85% or more by weight of silk or silk waste other than noil silk (5007.20). Consequently, 5007.90 includes fabrics where silk is the predominant fiber by weight but may be blended with other materials like cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers in proportions that prevent them from falling under the 85% threshold. It also includes fabrics with unique weaves or those made from specific types of silk waste not categorized as noil. The classification process requires a precise fiber composition analysis, often involving laboratory testing to determine the exact percentage of silk. Importers must also consider Section XI of the HS nomenclature, which provides overarching rules for textile articles, including definitions of "woven fabrics" and rules for determining the "predominant" fiber in blended products.

Products Included

• Blended woven silk fabrics containing less than 85% silk
• Woven fabrics made from specific silk waste types other than noil
• Specialized silk textiles for upholstery and high-end apparel
• Jacquard or dobby woven silk blends

Common Misclassification

Woven silk fabrics are frequently misclassified under 5007.20 if the importer assumes any high-silk content fabric belongs there; however, 5007.20 is strictly for fabrics with 85% or more silk by weight. Another common error is using 5407 for synthetic fabrics that mimic the appearance of silk, which are classified based on their chemical composition rather than their visual properties.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Woven silk fabric?

The HS code for woven silk fabrics not elsewhere specified is 5007.90.

How is silk content percentage determined for classification?

Customs authorities typically require a laboratory fiber analysis report that specifies the dry weight percentage of each fiber type present in the fabric blend.