What types of products fall under HS-4 5006?

HS-4 5006 includes silk yarn, yarn spun from silk waste, and silk-worm gut, all packaged for retail sale.

How do I determine if my silk yarn qualifies for HS-4 5006?

Check if your silk yarn is packaged for retail sale. If it is, you can use HS-4 5006 for classification.

Are there specific import duties for silk-worm gut?

Yes, silk-worm gut is included under HS-6 500600, and specific import duties may apply based on your country’s tariff schedule.

Can I use HS-4 5006 for bulk silk yarn shipments?

No, HS-4 5006 is specifically for silk yarn that is put up for retail sale. Bulk shipments may require a different classification.

What should I do if my silk yarn isn't packaged for retail?

If your silk yarn isn't packaged for retail, you may need to classify it under a different HS code that reflects its intended use.

HS-4 · Heading

5006 — Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-worm gut

Chapter 50: Silk

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 5006 when importing silk yarn or yarn made from silk waste that is packaged for retail sale. For example, if you’re bringing in skeins of silk yarn for craft stores, this is the appropriate code to use.

When deciding between HS-6 lines, note that 500600 covers both silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste. If your shipment consists solely of silk-worm gut, ensure it meets the specific criteria outlined in the customs regulations.

If you have silk yarn that is not packaged for retail sale, it may fall under a different heading, so be sure to check the packaging and intended market before finalizing your classification.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

silk yarn import · silk waste yarn · retail silk products · silk-worm gut · HS-4 5006 classification · silk yarn packaging · customs silk yarn · import silk for resale · silk thread · craft silk yarn

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Skeins of silk yarn in retail packaging
Silk yarn blends for knitting
Yarn spun from silk waste for crafting
Silk-worm gut for fishing lines
Retail-ready silk embroidery threads
Silk yarn sold in bundles or kits

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 5006 used for?
How to classify silk yarn for import?
Is silk-worm gut included in HS-4 5006?
What are the packaging requirements for silk yarn?
Can I import silk waste yarn?
What are the customs duties for silk yarn?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 5006?: HS-4 5006 includes silk yarn, yarn spun from silk waste, and silk-worm gut, all packaged for retail sale.
How do I determine if my silk yarn qualifies for HS-4 5006?: Check if your silk yarn is packaged for retail sale. If it is, you can use HS-4 5006 for classification.
Are there specific import duties for silk-worm gut?: Yes, silk-worm gut is included under HS-6 500600, and specific import duties may apply based on your country’s tariff schedule.
Can I use HS-4 5006 for bulk silk yarn shipments?: No, HS-4 5006 is specifically for silk yarn that is put up for retail sale. Bulk shipments may require a different classification.
What should I do if my silk yarn isn't packaged for retail?: If your silk yarn isn't packaged for retail, you may need to classify it under a different HS code that reflects its intended use.