Japan HS Code

HS Code 500500: Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale in Japan

Q: Is HS code 500500 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 500500 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Q: What system does Japan use to classify HS code 500500?

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 500500 in Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 500500 in Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 500500 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 500500 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 50: Silk, Heading 5005: Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale.

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Classification Path of HS Code 500500 in Japan

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 50

Silk

HS Code 5005

Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale

HS Code 500500

Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale

HS Code 500500000

Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale > Spun silk yarn and noil silk yarn (not put up for retail sale) 絹紡糸及び絹紡紬糸（小売用にしたものを除く。）

HS Code 500500010

Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale. > - Yarn spun from silk waste other than noil

HS Code 500500090

Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale. > - Yarn spun from noil silk

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 500500 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5005

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 5005

1 500500: Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale $11.2M

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 5005

1 500500: Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale $2.1M

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Related HS Code to Japan Silk Waste Yarn (500500)

HS Code 500500000

Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale > Spun silk yarn and noil silk yarn (not put up for retail sale)

HS Code 500500010

Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale. > - Yarn spun from silk waste other than noil

HS Code 500500090

Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale. > - Yarn spun from noil silk

HS Code 500100

Silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling

HS Code 500200

Raw silk (not thrown)

HS Code 500300

Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)

HS Code 500400

Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale

HS Code 500600

Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut

HS Code 500710

Fabrics of noil silk

HS Code 500720

Other fabrics, containing 85 % or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 500500 in Japan?

HS code 500500 covers Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale in Japan. It sits in Chapter 50 (Silk), Heading 5005 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 500500 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 500500?

Where can I officially look up HS code 500500 in Japan?