Silk — US Tariff Rates
US tariff rates for silk, silk yarn, and woven silk fabrics. HTS codes and import duties for raw silk, silk thread, and silk textile products.
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Section 301 tariffs apply to imports from China. Use our Landed Cost Calculator for a full duty breakdown by country of origin.
HTS Codes in Chapter 50 — Silk
| HTS Code | Description | Base Duty | Tariff Flags | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5001.00.00.00 | Silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 5002.00.00.00 | Raw silk (not thrown) | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 5003.00.10.00 | Not carded or combed | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 5003.00.90.00 | Other | 2.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 5004.00.00.00 | Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 5005.00.00 | Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 5006.00.10.00 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 5006.00.90.00 | Other (800) | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 5007.10.30 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 0.8% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 5007.10.60 | Other | 3.9% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 5007.20.00 | Other fabrics, containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 5007.90.30 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 0.8% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 5007.90.60 | Other | 3.9% | §301 +25%§122 +15% |
Related HTS Chapters
About HTS Chapter 50 — Silk
HTS Chapter 50 covers silk under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The HTS is maintained by the US International Trade Commission (USITC) and updated periodically to reflect trade policy changes including executive orders, Section 232 national security tariffs, Section 301 China tariffs, and Section 122 emergency tariffs.
To import goods under Chapter 50, US importers must declare the correct 10-digit HTS code on their Customs entry. The duty rate shown is the general (MFN) rate. Special rates may apply under free trade agreements (FTAs) such as USMCA, CPTPP, or bilateral agreements. Use the FTA Checker to see if preferential rates apply to your shipment.
Anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders may impose additional duties on specific products and countries of origin beyond the rates shown here. Always consult with a licensed customs broker for classification decisions.