Silk
Chapter 50 of the Harmonised System covers Silk. It groups 7 four-digit headings used worldwide to classify these goods for customs and duty.
Sourcing this category from India
Products classified under HS 50 can be sourced from India across a range of clusters and price points. Use this page to understand where Silk sits in the tariff schedule, then explore the Indian sectors and products that supply it.
How to read this code
50 is the two-digit HS chapter. Your destination country extends it to 8–10 digits and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty for many goods — check our import guides for your market.
Headings under HS 50
The Harmonised System breaks Silk into these 7 headings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling
Raw silk (not thrown)
Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)
Silk; yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste), not put up for retail sale
Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale
Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-worm gut
Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste
Products under HS 50 we source from India
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