Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)
HS v2017 Code: 5003
About silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)
HS code 5003 covers a range of silk waste products, including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste, and garnetted stock. This industry plays a vital role in the global textile supply chain, providing essential raw materials for the production of various silk-based products. As a key component of the broader silk industry, the silk waste sector contributes to the economic and social development of many countries, particularly those with thriving textile and apparel manufacturing sectors.
Production process
The production of silk waste involves a series of processing steps. Cocoons unsuitable for reeling are first sorted and cleaned, removing any impurities or damaged sections. Yarn waste, generated during the spinning and weaving processes, is then collected and processed through a garnetting machine, which separates the fibers and prepares them for further use. The resulting garnetted stock is then baled or packaged for distribution to downstream industries.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the silk waste industry include the raw silk cocoons and yarn waste generated from silk production and textile manufacturing. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as garnetting machines, is necessary for the processing and preparation of the silk waste materials. Labor, energy, and transportation infrastructure are also important inputs that support the efficient operation of this industry.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the silk waste industry are the processed silk fibers, which can be used as raw materials for the production of 5004 Silk yarn, not put up for retail sale, 5005 Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale, and other silk-based textile products. These outputs are then consumed by various industries, including apparel, home furnishings, and industrial textiles, contributing to the overall supply of silk-based materials in the global market.
Family tree for silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/50'>50: Silk</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5003'>5003: Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5001'>5001: Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5002'>5002: Raw silk (not thrown)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5004'>5004: Silk; yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste), not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5005'>5005: Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5006'>5006: Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-worm gut</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5007'>5007: Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/500300'>500300: Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
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