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HTS Code · Chapter 50 · Updated Oct 8, 2026

5006.00.90.00Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale

HTS Code 5006.00.90.00 covers any article best defined as Textile and Textile ArticlesSilkSilk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut:Other (800) in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 5006.00.90.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 8, 2026

China
Total duty
$3,750.00
37.5% effective rate
Fees
$47.14
MPF + HMF
Duty + fees
$3,797.14
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$13,797.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China$2,500.0065.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor$1,250.0032.9%
  • Customs fees$47.141.2%

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Base Duty Rates for 5006.00.90.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
40%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China37.5%
  • Mexico10%
  • Canada10%
  • Vietnam12.5%
  • Germany0%
Tariffs by country · Oct 8, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 5006.00.90.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 0%, from Germany, Taiwan and 8 more.

Total duty from China
37.5%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
0%
From Germany, Taiwan and 8 more
Countries with additional tariffs
10 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree
  • Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31
37.5%
MexicoFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55
10%0% with USMCA
CanadaFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29
10%0% with USMCA
VietnamFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84
12.5%
GermanyFreeNone0%
JapanFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.49
12.5%
South KoreaFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.71
12.5%
TaiwanFreeNone0%
IndiaFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44
10%
IrelandFreeNone0%
ItalyFreeNone0%
SwitzerlandFreeNone0%
ThailandFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77
12.5%
MalaysiaFreeNone0%
United KingdomFree
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81
10%
FranceFreeNone0%
IndonesiaFreeNone0%
BrazilFree
  • Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27
37.5%
BangladeshFreeNone0%
CambodiaFreeNone0%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Germany pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Taiwan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Ireland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Italy pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Switzerland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Malaysia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from France pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Indonesia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Bangladesh pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Cambodia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.

Duties on goods entered Oct 8, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about.

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Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 5006.00.90.00.

Chapter 50 Notes (includes Section 11 Notes)Silk
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What does HTS code 5006.00.90.00 cover?

HTS code 5006.00.90.00 covers silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (Other (800)), classified under Chapter 50 (Silk) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 5006.00.90.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 5006.00.90.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 40%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from China?

As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 8, 2026, US imports of silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale (HTS 5006.00.90.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 5006.00.90.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 5006.00.90.00 is 0%, from Germany, Taiwan and 8 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-08.

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