What is HTS code 5003?

HTS heading 5003 covers silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock). It sits in Chapter 50 (silk) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 2 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for HTS 5003?

General duty rate of 2.5%, with 1 duty-free line. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.

How many digits does a full HTS code have?

US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5003 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Heading 5003

HTS code 5003 — Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)

Chapter: 50 — Silk
Tariff lines: 2
General duty: General duty rate of 2.5%, with 1 duty-free line

Tariff lines under heading 5003

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS code	Description	General rate	Unit
5003.00.1000	Not carded or combed (Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock))	Free	kg
5003.00.9000	Other (Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock))	2.5%	kg

Documents required to import under 5003

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

Commercial InvoiceRequired
Packing ListRequired
Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Textile DeclarationRequired
CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer
Visa / Export LicenseConditional
Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries

Common questions

What is HTS code 5003?: HTS heading 5003 covers silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock). It sits in Chapter 50 (silk) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 2 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 5003?: General duty rate of 2.5%, with 1 duty-free line. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?: US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5003 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Tariff lines under heading 5003

Documents required to import under 5003

Common questions

Related headings in Chapter 50