Product classification
HS code for Woven silk fabric: 5007.90
Silk, woven fabrics n.e.c. in heading no. 5007.
Classification of woven silk fabric under HS 5007.90
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5007.90
- Silk-viscose blend scarves
- Silk-modal blend apparel fabric
- Silk-metallic thread upholstery
- Blended silk suiting fabric
Codes often confused with 5007.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 500790 (the code used for woven silk fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 500790 (the code used for woven silk fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 10% 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 500790, not only woven silk fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $55M 48% of world exports
- 2 China $28M 24% of world exports
- 3 India $7.5M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $116M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $15M 10% of world imports
- 2 Sri Lanka $14M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Afghanistan* ~$11M 7.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $147M 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 code for woven silk fabric
Brazil classifies woven silk fabric under NCM 5007.90.00: HS 5007.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about woven silk fabric
What is the HS code for Woven silk fabric?
The HS code for Woven silk fabric is 500790 (Silk; woven fabrics n.e.c. in heading no. 5007). The HS code for woven silk fabrics not elsewhere specified is 5007.90.
How do I classify Woven silk fabric for customs?
Woven silk fabric is classified under HS code 500790 — Silk; woven fabrics n.e.c. in heading no. 5007. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of woven silk fabric (HS 500790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 500790 (the code used for woven silk fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($55M, 48% of world exports), China ($28M) and India ($7.5M). World exports came to about $116M, 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 woven silk fabric (HS 500790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 500790 (the code used for woven silk fabric) in UN Comtrade data were France ($15M, 10% of world imports), Sri Lanka ($14M) and Afghanistan (about $11M). World imports came to about $147M, 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 Woven silk fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 500790 for Woven 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 woven silk fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, woven silk fabric (HS 500790) is classified under NCM 5007.90.00.