Purchased by silk reeling mills that unwind the continuous silk filament from cocoons.
HSN code 50010000 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Silk-worm cocoons suitable for reeling, the raw material stage before silk thread extraction.
Cocoons must be properly dried/stifled to kill the pupae and prevent moth emergence before shipment; declare cocoon grade and reelability percentage.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 50010000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Reelable silk cocoons must be processed (stifled/dried) before export to prevent moth emergence, which would destroy the continuous filament needed for silk reeling.
HSN 50010000 falls under Chapter 50 and Heading 5001 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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