Heading 5006
HTS code 5006 — Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut
- Chapter
- 50 — Silk
- Tariff lines
- 2
- General duty
- Duty-free under the general rate
Tariff lines under heading 5006
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5006.00.1000 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut) | Free | kg |
| 5006.00.9000 | Other (800) (Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut) | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 5006
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 5006?
- HTS heading 5006 covers silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut. It sits in Chapter 50 (silk) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 2 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 5006?
- 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 5006 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)
- 5004Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale
- 5005Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale
- 5007Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste