HS code 500300 tariff rate
Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock):
HS 500300
Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock):
Current US base rate (structured schedule)
Free
Rates vary by line: Free, 2.5%
Effective date
No dated action in the last 30 days. The base rate above stands until a new action takes effect.
Duty stack summary
- Base rate (MFN): varies by line (Free, 2.5%).
- Additional duties noted: none on these lines in the structured schedule.
- Recent trade actions: none in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category.
Summary
HS 500300 covers silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock):. The structured schedule lists a base rate of Free on most lines in this category. No trade action in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category. Confirm the classification of your specific goods with your broker.
What this rate means for an importer
No single base rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates, shown in the table below.
The base rate is only the starting point. Extra duties from trade actions sit on top of it and change more often than the base schedule. Before you set a price or sign a purchase order, run the code through the free lookup to see recent actions.
Tariff lines in this category
Showing 3 of 3 lines. Match your goods to the closest line.
| Line | Base rate | Goods |
|---|---|---|
| 5003.00 | See schedule | Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock): |
| 5003.00.10.00 | Free | Not carded or combed |
| 5003.00.90.00 | 2.5% | Other |
More in HS chapter 50 (Silk)
Nearby codes: 500100 500200 500400 500500 500600
Nearby chapters: Chapter 49 - Chapter 51
HS 500300 questions
What is the US base rate for HS 500300?
No single rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates: Free, 2.5%, listed in the table on this page. Match your goods to the closest line and confirm it with your broker.
Does the base rate tell the full story for HS 500300?
No. Extra duties from trade actions can sit on top of the base rate and change often. Use the free lookup to see recent actions for this code before you commit to a price.
Where does this rate come from?
The base rate comes from the structured US tariff schedule, read through the Tariff Wire HS lookup. Recent actions come from published Federal Register notices from the last 30 days. Each lookup links its official source.
Can I use this page to classify my goods?
No. This page covers the HS-6 product category. The exact 8 or 10 digit classification of your goods, and what you owe on a specific entry, is work for you and your licensed customs broker.
How do I get an alert if the rate for HS 500300 changes?
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Get alerts for HS 500300General information only, for educational and planning purposes. This is not legal advice and not a customs classification determination for your specific goods or entries. Tariff classification of your products should be confirmed with your licensed customs broker. Rates shown as 'detected' are taken from official notice text and are not confirmed; rates shown as 'confirmed' come from structured HTS data, which updates days to weeks after legal effective dates. Last updated 2026-09-28 from the structured US tariff schedule. Rates change; confirm with your broker before you act.