HS Code 5001
Silk-worm Cocoons for Reeling
HS code 5001 is used for high-quality silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling, representing the primary raw material stage of the textile silk industry.
4-digit Section XIFCL
HS Code 5001 — Silk-worm Cocoons for Reeling
This code is for silk-worm cocoons that are in good condition and suitable for the process of reeling to produce raw silk. These are biological raw materials primarily sourced from the Bombyx mori silkworm before they are processed into yarn.
What's included
- Mulberry silk cocoons
- Tussah silk cocoons (reeling grade)
- Dried silkworm cocoons
What's excluded
- Silk waste → use
5003(Cocoons unsuitable for reeling or damaged cocoons are classified as waste.)
Common examples
- Unbroken mulberry silk-worm cocoons
- Dried cocoons for industrial reeling
- Sericulture harvest for silk mills
Frequently asked questions
Are these cocoons alive?
Usually, they are dried or treated to kill the pupa inside to prevent the moth from breaking the silk filament.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 20%
- Documentation: Often requires phytosanitary or veterinary certificates depending on the importing country's biosecurity laws.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Uzbekistan, China, Vietnam
- Top importers: India, Vietnam, Thailand
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Key takeaway
Specific to intact cocoons destined for high-end silk filament extraction.
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