Historical MFN averages (2023); not current shipment rates. HS6 descriptions use the UN Comtrade Combined HS reference; the original rate nomenclature remains unconfirmed. National special codes require destination-specific verification. No effective date is available. The data review on September 11, 2026 does not update the rates. Reference source.

Chapter 50:

9 total items9 with duty rates0 headings
HS CodeDescriptionArabicDuty Rate
5001.00Silk; silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling5.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
5002.00Silk; raw silk (not thrown)5.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
5003.00Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)5.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
5004.00Silk; yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste), not put up for retail sale10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
5005.00Silk; yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
5006.00Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste; put up for retail sale, and silk-worm gut20.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
5007.10Silk; woven fabrics of noil silk20.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
5007.20Silk; woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk20.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
5007.90Silk; woven fabrics n.e.c. in heading no. 500720.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average

Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.