HS Code 50: Silk

Q: Is HS code 50 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 50 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 50 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 50?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 50.

What is HS Code 50

HS Code 50 covers Silk. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section XI (Textiles and textile articles). The two digits "50" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "50" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 50 Silk Cover?

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 50

Silk

HS Code 5001

Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling

HS Code 5002

Raw silk (not thrown)

HS Code 5003

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

HS Code 5004

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

HS Code 5005

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

HS Code 5006

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

HS Code 5007

Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste

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What HS Codes for Silk Do Not Cover

Chapter 50 covers silk, including silkworm cocoons, raw silk, silk yarn, and silk woven fabrics. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Silk garments and made-up articles

Chapters 61–63

Artificial silk (rayon)

Chapters 54, 55

Silk waste used as stuffing material

Chapter 63

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Silk HS 50

HS Code 5001

Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling

HS Code 5002

Raw silk (not thrown)

HS Code 5003

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

HS Code 5004

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

HS Code 5005

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

HS Code 5006

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

HS Code 5007

Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste

HS Code 500100

Silk; silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling

HS Code 500200

Silk; raw silk (not thrown)

HS Code 500300

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 50?

HS code 50 covers Silk, one of the chapter 50 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 50 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 50 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 50?