Silk Waste
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Overview & Key Summary
Carded & Combed Silk Tops / Sliver Waste
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What is classified under HS Code 5003.00.90?
HS Code 5003.00.90 covers silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock), carded or combed. In commercial practice these goods are traded as Silk Waste made of Combed Silk, and buyers, factories and customs brokers most often refer to them as combed silk waste, silk top, silk sliver.
The code is read level by level: Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) narrows to Chapter 50 (Silk), then Heading 5003 (Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)) and Subheading 5003.00 (Carded or combed), ending at the 8-digit tariff line 5003.00.90. The first six digits follow the WCO international standard and stay the same in every country; the final two digits are the national subdivision used for duty assessment and trade statistics.
- Classification is decided by the heading text and the material and construction it names — here, Combed Silk and Silk Waste.
- If a shipment mixes this product with other textile articles, each item is classified under its own heading; goods put up in sets follow the essential-character rule (GIR 3).
- When the same product exists in several materials, the material named in this code (Combed Silk) is the one that must appear on the invoice and packing list.
How to declare HS Code 5003.00.90
- Commercial invoice: print 5003.00.90 next to the item description (Silk Waste) with the material composition (Combed Silk) matching the code text exactly.
- Packing list: keep quantities, net and gross weights and carton counts consistent with the invoice line for this code.
- Certificate of Origin & Bill of Lading: repeat the same code so bank document checkers under an L/C and customs officers see one consistent classification across all documents.
- Before shipment: verify the code against the destination country's current tariff schedule — duty rates, restrictions and required certificates are set nationally, not by the HS code itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is HS Code 5003.00.90?
HS Code 5003.00.90 is the internationally recognized 8-digit tariff classification for "Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock), carded or combed". It falls under Chapter 50 (Silk).
Which products are classified under HS Code 5003.00.90?
This code covers Silk Waste made of Combed Silk. Key commercial items include combed silk waste, silk top, silk sliver, carded silk waste.
How is custom duty calculated for HS Code 5003.00.90?
Custom duty rates depend on the destination country customs schedule, trade agreements (GSP, LDC duty-free access, FTA), and invoice valuation. Always check local customs authority tariff schedules for current rates.
What shipping and commercial documents require HS Code 5003.00.90?
This HS Code must be declared accurately on Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (B/L), Certificates of Origin (COO), and Customs Export/Import Declarations.