Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale
1 declarable lines
Heading 5004 covers silk yarn made from silk other than silk waste, in bulk rather than put up for retail sale. The heading has one declarable line, 5004.00.00.00, and it carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Silk yarn on cones for weaving
- Thrown silk yarn on spools
- Bulk dyed silk yarn for textile production
- Undyed silk yarn in cone form
- Silk yarn for knitting machines in bulk
- Industrial silk yarn not in retail packs
How to choose the right subheading
- Fiber source: silk other than silk waste, not yarn spun from silk waste.
- Processing stage: spun or thrown silk yarn, not raw silk that has not been thrown.
- Presentation: bulk cones, spools or bales, not put up for retail sale.
- Product form: yarn, not woven fabric.
Often confused with
- Heading 5005Yarn spun from silk waste
Covered by the heading for yarn spun from silk waste.
- Heading 5006Silk yarn put up for retail sale
Retail put-up silk yarn is covered with silk yarn for retail sale.
- Heading 5007Woven fabrics of silk
Heading 5004 covers yarn, not fabric.
- Heading 5002Raw silk not thrown
Raw silk before throwing is classified in heading 5002.
- Heading 5006Silkworm gut
Silkworm gut is grouped with retail silk yarn in heading 5006.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for bulk silk yarn?
Bulk silk yarn made from silk other than silk waste is classified under 5004.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on silk yarn not put up for retail sale?
Silk yarn not put up for retail sale is classified under 5004.00.00.00, and its general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify silk yarn put up for retail sale?
It is not classified under 5004.00.00.00, whose general (MFN) rate is Free, because that line covers yarn not put up for retail sale. Yarn put up for retail sale goes to heading 5006.
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.