Chapter 50 - Silk
9 tariff codes found in this chapter
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5001.00.00.00 | Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling. | Free |
| 5002.00.00.00 | Raw silk (not thrown). | Free |
| 5003.00.00.00 | Silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock). | Free |
| 5004.00.00.00 | Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste), not put up for retail sale. | Free |
| 5005.00.00.00 | Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale. | Free |
| 5006.00.00.00 | Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silk-worm gut. | Free |
| 5007.10.00.00 | Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste. - Fabrics of noil silk | Free |
| 5007.20.00.00 | Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste. - Other fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silk | Free |
| 5007.90.00.00 | Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste. - Other fabrics | Free |
About HS Chapter 50
Chapter 50 of the Canadian customs tariff covers silk. TariffCalc lists 9 10-digit tariff items in this chapter, with MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 0.0% (average 0.0%).
9 of 9 items (100%) are duty-free under MFN. Importers from countries with Canadian free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP, CCFTA, CKFTA, and others) can often import at 0% when rules of origin are met.
Example calculation
| Value for duty (CAD) | $10,000 |
| MFN duty (0.0%) | $0 |
| GST 5% | $500 |
| Total landed (before freight) | $10,500 |
Simplified illustrative calculation. Provincial taxes (HST/PST/QST) and surtaxes not included.
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What is HS Chapter 50 in the Canadian customs tariff?▾
Chapter 50 covers silk. It contains 9 10-digit tariff items in the TariffCalc database, with MFN duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 0.0%.
What is the typical duty rate for Chapter 50 imports?▾
The average MFN rate across Chapter 50 is 0.0%. The majority of items (100%) are duty-free (0%) under MFN. Free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP) may reduce the rate to 0% for qualifying goods.
Do free trade agreements apply?▾
Yes. Most items in this chapter qualify for preferential rates under CUSMA (US, Mexico), CETA (EU, UK), CPTPP (Japan, Vietnam, etc.), and other Canadian FTAs. See each tariff item’s detail page for the full rate-by-agreement breakdown.
How do I calculate import duties?▾
For a CAD $10,000 shipment in this chapter at the average MFN rate (0.0%), duties would be approximately $0, plus 5% GST ($500), for a total of $10,500 before freight. Use the TariffCalc calculator for a precise calculation by tariff item, country of origin, and province.
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