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Heading 5001

Silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling

1 declarable lines

Heading 5001 covers silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling. It has a single declarable line, 5001.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of Free. The heading does not cover raw silk, silk waste, silk yarn, or silk fabrics.

Products in this heading

  • Fresh silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling
  • Dried silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling
  • Reeling-grade silkworm cocoons
  • Silkworm cocoons sorted for raw silk production
  • Bulk silkworm cocoons for reeling
  • Silkworm cocoons for silk reeling mills

How to choose the right subheading

  • Whether the goods are silkworm cocoons, not raw silk, silk waste, silk yarn, or silk fabric.
  • Whether the cocoons are suitable for reeling; suitable cocoons fall in 5001.00.00.00.
  • Whether the cocoons are fresh or dried; both are covered when suitable for reeling.
  • Whether the cocoons are graded or sorted for reeling rather than discarded as waste.
  • Because heading 5001 has one declarable line, these facts lead to 5001.00.00.00.

Often confused with

  • Silkworm cocoons unsuitable for reeling

    Cocoons not suitable for reeling are treated as silk waste.

    Heading 5003
  • Raw silk (not thrown)

    Raw silk is the reeled product, not the cocoon.

    Heading 5002
  • Silk waste including yarn waste and garnetted stock

    Waste and garnetted silk stock are outside heading 5001.

    Heading 5003
  • Silk yarn not put up for retail sale

    Yarn is a later-stage product, not cocoons.

    Heading 5004
  • Woven fabrics of silk or silk waste

    Woven fabric is a downstream textile product.

    Heading 5007

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling?

Use 5001.00.00.00. Its general (MFN) duty rate is Free.

What is the duty on silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling?

The general (MFN) duty rate for 5001.00.00.00 is Free.

How do I classify silkworm cocoons for import?

Classify cocoons in 5001.00.00.00 when they are silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling; the general (MFN) rate is Free. Cocoons not suitable for reeling are outside this heading.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.

All lines in heading 5001

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