HS Code 500600: Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste; put up for retail sale, and silk-worm gut

Q: Is HS code 500600 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 500600 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 500600 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 500600?

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 500600.

What is HS Code 500600

HS Code 500600 covers Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste; put up for retail sale, and silk-worm gut. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section XI — Textiles and textile articles · Chapter 50 — Silk · Heading 5006 — Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-worm gut. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 500600 Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste; put up for retail sale, and silk-worm gut Cover?

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 50

Silk

HS Code 5006

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

HS Code 500600

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

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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.

Top Trading Countries for Retail Silk Yarn HS 500600

India

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United Kingdom

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Mexico

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Brazil

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United States of America

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 500600?

HS code 500600 covers Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste; put up for retail sale, and silk-worm gut under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 50 (Silk), Heading 5006, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 500600 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 500600 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 500600?