Nigeria HS Code

HS Code 500400: Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale in Nigeria

Q: Is HS code 500400 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 500400 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Nigeria extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Nigeria use to classify HS code 500400?

Nigeria classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally ECOWAS CET), which extends HS codes to 10 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 500400 in Nigeria?

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

What is HS Code 500400 in Nigeria

Under Nigeria's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET), HS Code 500400 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Nigeria extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 500400 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 50: Silk, Heading 5004: Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale.

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Classification Path of HS Code 500400 in Nigeria

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 50

Silk

HS Code 5004

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

HS Code 500400

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

HS Code 5004000000

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

Nigeria Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Nigeria, HS 500400 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name ECOWAS CET

Digits 10

Official source https://www.customs.gov.ng/

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Related HS Code to Nigeria Silk Yarn (Industrial) (500400)

HS Code 5004000000

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

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 500500

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

Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste : Fabrics of noil silk

HS Code 500720

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

HS Code 500790

Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste : Other fabrics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 500400 in Nigeria?

HS code 500400 covers Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale in Nigeria. It sits in Chapter 50 (Silk), Heading 5004 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 500400 the same across all countries?

What system does Nigeria use to classify HS code 500400?

Where can I officially look up HS code 500400 in Nigeria?