Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste — HTS 5007
Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste
Chapter 50 › Heading 5007
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5007 is a broad product category for woven fabrics made from silk or silk waste. It groups textile fabrics at the heading level, before the tariff schedule distinguishes among their composition, construction, and other product characteristics. “Silk waste” means fibers or material recovered from silk production or processing; it is not the same as every synthetic fabric that looks like silk.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the fabric’s actual fiber content and construction, then follow the more detailed subheadings under heading 5007. The schedule may distinguish fabrics by whether they are made wholly or partly of silk or silk waste, the proportion or type of other fibers, and characteristics such as fabric type or use where the tariff text provides those distinctions. Confirm the full 8-digit description against the product, rather than choosing a code based only on the marketing name “silk.”
What to check
- Obtain the supplier’s fiber-content specification, including the percentage and type of silk, silk waste, and any other fibers.
- Verify that the product is woven fabric, not knitted fabric, nonwoven material, yarn, made-up apparel, or another textile product classified elsewhere.
- Read every nested subheading under heading 5007 and compare the wording with the fabric’s composition and construction.
- Check technical details such as weight, width, weave, finishing, coatings, and intended use when the subheading text or classification notes make them relevant.
- Request a customs broker’s or binding-ruling review when the fiber blend, silk-waste description, or fabric construction is unclear, and retain documents supporting the classification.
HTS heading 5007 summary
Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5007.10 | Fabrics of noil silk |
| 5007.90 | Other fabrics |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5007.20.00 👉 | Other fabrics, containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk | Free | — | 90% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5007?
Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.