HS Code 5006
Silk Yarn for Retail Sale
HS code 5006 covers silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste put up for retail sale, including silk-worm gut, for consumer and medical applications.
HS Code 5006 — Silk Yarn for Retail Sale
This code applies to silk yarn (whether from raw silk or waste) that has been packaged specifically for retail sale. This includes small skeins, balls, or cards intended for home knitting, embroidery, or sewing, as well as silk-worm gut used for fishing or surgery.
What's included
- Embroidery silk in skeins
- Knitting silk in balls
- Silk sewing thread for retail
- Silk-worm gut
What's excluded
- Industrial silk yarn → use
5004(Yarns on large industrial cones are not 'put up for retail sale'.)
Common examples
- 100% silk embroidery floss (8m skein)
- Silk knitting yarn (50g ball)
- Decorative silk cord for haberdashery
- Hand-dyeable silk hanks for craft shops
Frequently asked questions
What defines 'retail sale' packaging?
Usually, it refers to specific weight limits (e.g., under 125g for silk) or packaging like balls, skeins, or small cards.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: If used for medical sutures, check Chapter 30 for sterile surgical catgut equivalents.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Japan, France, China
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Germany
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Key takeaway
The destination code for silk threads and yarns intended for the consumer craft and haberdashery market.
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