Section 11: Textiles and Textile Articles
Chapter 50: Chapter 50
18 tariff codes in this chapter
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5001.00.00 | Silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling | Free |
| 5002.00.00 | Raw silk (not thrown) | Free |
| 5003.00 | Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock): | — |
| 5003.00.10 | Not carded or combed | Free |
| 5003.00.90 | Other | 2.5% |
| 5004.00.00 | Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale | Free |
| 5005.00.00 | Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale | Free |
| 5006.00 | Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut: | — |
| 5006.00.10 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | Free |
| 5006.00.90 | Other (800) | Free |
| 5007 | Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste: | — |
| 5007.10 | Fabrics of noil silk: | — |
| 5007.10.30 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 0.8% |
| 5007.10.60 | Other | 3.9% |
| 5007.20.00 | Other fabrics, containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk | Free |
| 5007.90 | Other fabrics: | — |
| 5007.90.30 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 0.8% |
| 5007.90.60 | Other | 3.9% |
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Chapter 50 FAQ
What products are covered by HTS Chapter 50?▶
Chapter 50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers chapter 50. It contains 18 tariff codes classifying specific products for US import duty purposes.
How many tariff codes are in Chapter 50?▶
Chapter 50 contains 18 tariff codes, of which 13 are classifiable (leaf) codes. 8 of these codes have a duty-free general rate.
What are the duty rates for Chapter 50 imports?▶
Duty rates in Chapter 50 (Chapter 50) vary by specific product classification and country of origin. General (MFN) rates apply to most countries, while preferential rates may be available under trade agreements like USMCA, GSP, or bilateral FTAs.