Sri Lanka HS Code

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

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. Sri Lanka extends it under HS-LK.

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

Sri Lanka classifies products under the Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (HS-LK; locally ශ්රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු), which extends HS codes to 8 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 Sri Lanka?

The official source is https://www.customs.gov.lk/. 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 Sri Lanka

Under Sri Lanka's Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (ශ්‍රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු), 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; Sri Lanka extends classifications to 8 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 Sri Lanka

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 50050000

Yarn spun from silk waste (excl. that put up for retail sale)

Sri Lanka Tariff Classification: Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (HS-LK)

In Sri Lanka, HS 500500 is classified under the Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (ශ්‍රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (HS-LK)

Local name ශ්‍රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු

Digits 8

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

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Related HS Code to Sri Lanka Silk Waste Yarn (500500)

HS Code 50050000

Yarn spun from silk waste (excl. that 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 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

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 500500 in Sri Lanka?

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

Is HS code 500500 the same across all countries?

What system does Sri Lanka use to classify HS code 500500?

Where can I officially look up HS code 500500 in Sri Lanka?