Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste
HS v2022 Code: 5007
About woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste
HS code 5007 covers a diverse range of woven fabrics made from silk or silk waste. These high-quality textiles have a long history and are prized for their luxurious feel, elegant drape, and natural luster. The silk industry plays a significant role in the global textile trade, with applications spanning fashion, home furnishings, and industrial uses. As a specialized and often labor-intensive sector, the production of silk fabrics remains an important economic activity in many regions around the world.
Production process
The production of woven silk fabrics typically involves several key steps. First, the raw silk fibers are harvested from silkworm cocoons and then spun into yarn. The yarn is then woven into a fabric using specialized looms, which can create a wide variety of weave patterns and textures. Finishing processes such as dyeing, printing, and embroidery may also be applied to enhance the fabric's appearance and properties.
Production inputs
The primary input for the production of HS code 5007 fabrics is raw silk, which is obtained from the cocoons of silkworms. Other key inputs include specialized weaving machinery, dyes, and finishing chemicals. Skilled labor is also a crucial resource, as the production of high-quality silk fabrics often requires meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Production outputs
Woven silk fabrics classified under HS code 5007 are used in a wide range of applications, including 6201 (Men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading 6203), 6202 (Women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading 6204), 6214 Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like, and 6217 Other made-up clothing accessories; parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading 6212.
Family tree for woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/50'>50: Silk</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5007'>5007: Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5001'>5001: Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5002'>5002: Raw silk (not thrown)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5003'>5003: Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5004'>5004: Silk; yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste), not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5005'>5005: Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5006'>5006: Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-worm gut</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/500710'>500710: Silk; woven fabrics of noil silk</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/500720'>500720: Silk; woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/500790'>500790: Silk; woven fabrics n.e.c. in heading no. 5007</a>"]
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