Customs tariff code 5006: Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 5006 covers Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
5006 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 50. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 5006
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 50SILK
- 5006Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) A) Seidengarne, Schappeseidengarne oder Bourretteseidengarne. Hierher gehören Seidengarne, Schappeseidengarne oder Bourretteseidengarne, in Aufmachungen für den Einzelverkauf im Sinne der Bestimmung des Teils I B) 3) der Erläuterungen „Allgemeines“ zum Abschnitt XI. B) Messinahaar. Messinahaar oder Crin de Florence wird durch Strecken der Seidendrüsen von Seidenraupen gewonnen, die unmittelbar vor dem Spinnen der Kokons in einer angesäuerten Lösung (z. B. mit Essig) getötet wurden. Messinahaar ist weniger geschmeidig und glänzender als Rosshaar. Es ist im allgemeinen nicht länger als 50 cm. Nicht zu dieser Position gehören: a) Messinahaar, keimfrei gemacht (Pos. 3006). b) Katgutnachahmungen aus Seide der Pos. 5604. c) Messinahaar, mit Angelhaken versehen oder in anderer Weise als Angelleinen hergerichtet (Pos. 9507).
1. Zu Abschnitt XI gehören nicht: a) Borsten und Tierhaare zum Herstellen von Besen, Bürsten oder Pinseln (Position 0502); Rosshaar und Rosshaarabfälle (Position 0511) (RV C1101A00); b) Menschenhaare und Waren daraus (Position 0501, 6703 oder 6704); jedoch gehören Filter- oder Presstücher aus Menschenhaaren, wie sie üblicherweise zum Pressen von Öl oder zu ähnlichen technischen Zwecken verwendet werden, zu Position 5911) (RV C1101B00); c) Baumwoll-Linters und andere Erzeugnisse pflanzlichen Ursprungs des Kapitels 14 (RV C1101C00); d) Asbest der Position 2524, Asbestwaren und andere Waren der Positionen 6812 oder 6813 (RV C1101D00); e) Waren der Positionen 3005 oder 3006; Garne zum Reinigen der Zahnzwischenräume (Zahnseide), in Aufmachungen für den Einzelverkauf, der Position 3306 (RV C1101E00); f) lichtempfindliche Spinnstoffwaren der Positionen 3701 bis 3704 (RV C1101F00); g) Monofile, …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 5006 cover?
Code 5006 covers Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 5006?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 5006. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
What is the HS code for 5006?
The first six digits form the HS code: 5006. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 5006 have?
5006 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 5006 sit in the tariff?
5006 sits in this hierarchy: 50 SILK. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 5006?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 5006. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 5006 change?
5006 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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