Egypt Customs Tariff for HS Code 500600

Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-worm gut.

خيوط حرير وخيوط مغزولة من فضلات الحرير، مهيأة للبيع بالتجزئة؛ خيوط أحشاء دود الحرير (شعر مسينا للصيد).

Direct HS code answer for Egypt

Egypt HS Code 500600: 5%

The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 5% for Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-worm gut.. Import permission is not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

Customs tariff summary

Country
Egypt
HS / tariff code
500600
Description
Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-worm gut.
Chapter
50
Heading
5006
Subheading
500600
Indicative MFN HS6 average
5%
VAT / tax
Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis
Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage
WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2019) (2019)

Customs Duty

5%

5%

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
500600
Chapter
50
Heading
5006
Subheading
500600

Compare HS code 500600 across GCC countries

These GCC pages currently use the same GCC Integrated Tariff reference published by ZATCA. They are not six independently reconciled national schedules. National codes, duty notes, restrictions, and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.

Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2019). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Rates do not include VAT, excise, trade-remedy duties, origin-based preferences, or other national measures. Full disclaimer.