Heading 5004
HTS code 5004 — Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale
- Chapter
- 50 — Silk
- Tariff lines
- 1
- General duty
- Duty-free under the general rate
Tariff lines under heading 5004
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5004.00.0000 | Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 5004
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Textile DeclarationRequired
CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer
- Visa / Export LicenseConditional
Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 5004?
- HTS heading 5004 covers silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale. It sits in Chapter 50 (silk) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 1 tariff line.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 5004?
- Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5004 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 50
- 5001Silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling
- 5002Raw silk (not thrown)
- 5003Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)
- 5005Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale
- 5006Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut
- 5007Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste