Chapter 5308 — Customs Tariff Headings

Artisanal Coir Braiding Yarn

Artisanal coir braiding yarn is a fine coir yarn dyed in earth tones, used for traditional braiding crafts. It is made from coconut husk fibers, a vegetable textile fiber, and is not processed beyond spinning and dyeing, so it retains its character as coir yarn. This product falls under tariff item 5308.10.00 as coir yarn, a yarn of other vegetable textile fibers.

Coir Erosion Control Yarn

Coir erosion control yarn is a coarse coir yarn used for weaving geotextile erosion control blankets. It is a yarn of vegetable textile fibres, specifically coir, and is not yet made into fabric or blankets. This product is correctly classified under tariff item 5308.10.00 as coir yarn.

Coir Horticultural Tie Yarn

Coir horticultural tie yarn is a flexible coir yarn supplied on spools, used for greenhouse plant training and tying. As a yarn made from coir fibres, it falls under tariff item 5308.10.00. The product is not made up into articles and retains its character as yarn.

Coir Packaging Twine Yarn

Coir packaging twine yarn is a biodegradable coir yarn wound on cones, used in automated packaging machines in agriculture. It is a coir yarn of vegetable textile fibres, classifiable under tariff item 5308.10.00. The product is in yarn form, not made up into twine or cordage.

Coir Reinforcement Yarn

Coir reinforcement yarn is a high-tensile coir yarn used for concrete reinforcement in construction blocks. It is a yarn of vegetable textile fibres, specifically coir, and is not yet incorporated into composite materials. This product is classified under tariff item 5308.10.00 as coir yarn.

Coir Twine for Gardening

Coir twine for gardening is natural coir yarn twisted into twine, used for tying plants and securing garden structures. Derived from coconut husks, it is a yarn of vegetable textile fibres. However, if twisted into twine, it may be classified under Chapter 56; as presented, it is coir yarn under tariff item 5308.10.00.

Coir Upholstery Wadding Yarn

Coir upholstery wadding yarn is compressed coir yarn used for stuffing mattresses and upholstery padding. It is supplied in yarn form prior to being made into wadding. As a yarn of vegetable textile fibres, it falls under tariff item 5308.10.00 as coir yarn.

Coir Weaving Yarn for Mats

Coir weaving yarn for mats is strong coir yarn spun for power loom weaving of floor mats and rugs. It is a yarn of vegetable textile fibres, specifically coir, and is not yet woven into fabric. This product falls under tariff item 5308.10.00 as coir yarn.

Eco-Friendly Coir Crochet Yarn

Eco-friendly coir crochet yarn is a soft-spun coir yarn presented in skeins, intended for crochet bags and home decor items. Its vegetable fibre composition and yarn form make it classifiable as coir yarn. The product is not made up into articles, so it remains within the scope of tariff item 5308.10.00.

Handicraft Coir Macrame Yarn

Handicraft coir macrame yarn is undyed coir yarn packaged in hanks, intended for macrame crafts and decorative knotting. It is a pure coir yarn made from coconut coir fibres, classifiable under tariff item 5308.10.00. The product is not made up and remains in yarn form.

Handloom Coir Warp Yarn

Handloom coir warp yarn is precisely spun coir yarn used for handloom warp in traditional rug making. It is a yarn of vegetable textile fibres, specifically coir, and is not made up into fabric. This product is correctly classified under tariff item 5308.10.00 as coir yarn.

Industrial Coir Winding Yarn

Industrial coir winding yarn is heavy-duty coir yarn on large bobbins for industrial mat weaving machinery. It is pure coir yarn from coconut husks, classifiable under tariff item 5308.10.00. The product is in yarn form, not made up into articles.

Marine Coir Netting Yarn

Marine coir netting yarn is a saltwater-resistant coir yarn designed for fishing net construction. It is a yarn of vegetable textile fibres, specifically coir, and is not yet made into netting. This product falls under tariff item 5308.10.00 as coir yarn.

Natural Coir Spinning Yarn

Natural coir spinning yarn is raw coir yarn for hand spinning or small-scale textile operations, featuring coarse coconut fibre twist. It is unprocessed coir yarn from vegetable textile sources, classifiable under tariff item 5308.10.00. The product is not made up and remains in yarn form.

Organic Coir Spun Yarn

Organic coir spun yarn is certified organic coir yarn free from chemical pesticides, ideal for eco-textiles. It is pure coir yarn from sustainable vegetable sources, classifiable under tariff item 5308.10.00. The product is in yarn form and not made up into articles.

Eco-Friendly True Hemp Knitting Yarn

This is a soft, single-strand true hemp yarn designed for knitting sweaters and accessories. It is made exclusively from true hemp fibers, which are vegetable textile fibers, and is undyed, aligning with the tariff item for true hemp yarn.

Organic True Hemp Sport Weight Yarn

This is an organic true hemp sport weight yarn, ideal for lightweight garments. It is certified organic and composed purely of true hemp fibers, making it classifiable under the true hemp yarn tariff item.

True Hemp 2-Ply Weaving Yarn

This is a two-ply yarn spun from true hemp fibers, designed for handloom weaving of upholstery and curtains. It is composed solely of true hemp, meeting the tariff item's requirement for true hemp yarn.

True Hemp Bulky Crochet Yarn

This is a thick, bulky true hemp yarn intended for chunky crochet blankets and accessories. It is pure true hemp yarn, fitting the tariff item for true hemp yarn as it is a vegetable textile fiber.

True Hemp Coarse Twine Yarn

This is a heavy-duty, low-twist true hemp yarn used for twine production and macramé projects. It is yarn of true hemp, a vegetable textile fiber, and does not exceed the exclusions for mixed weights.

True Hemp Fine Lace Yarn

This is a delicate, high-count true hemp yarn for lace shawls and heirloom knitting. It is exclusively of true hemp vegetable fibers, with fineness suitable for intricate patterns, meeting the tariff item for true hemp yarn.

True Hemp Mercerized Yarn

This is mercerized true hemp yarn with enhanced luster and strength for premium shirting. The mercerization process does not change its true hemp fiber identity, so it remains classifiable under the true hemp yarn tariff item.

True Hemp Roving Yarn for Tapestry

This is a roving-style true hemp yarn designed for tapestry weaving and art fabrics. It is untwisted yarn of true hemp vegetable fibers, fitting the chapter scope for all yarn forms under the true hemp yarn tariff item.

True Hemp Single-Ply Yarn 10/2

This is a single-ply yarn made from 100% true hemp (Cannabis sativa) fibers, with a yarn number of 10/2 suitable for weaving lightweight fabrics. It is pure true hemp yarn, distinct from other vegetable fibers, and falls under the true hemp yarn tariff item.

Undyed True Hemp Weft Yarn

This is an undyed true hemp weft yarn specially spun for use as weft in shuttle looms for apparel fabrics. It is classified under the true hemp yarn tariff item due to its true hemp vegetable fiber content and undyed status.

Abaca Macrame Yarn

Abaca macrame yarn is a medium-twist yarn made from the leaf fibers of the Musa textilis plant, commonly known as Manila hemp. It is used for macrame, decorative cordage, and other craft applications. As a yarn of a vegetable textile fiber other than those specifically enumerated elsewhere in the tariff, it falls under tariff item 5308.90.00.

Abaca Paper Twine Yarn

Heavy-duty abaca paper yarn used as twine base for packaging. It is made from manila vegetable fibres processed into paper and then twisted into yarn, which places it under tariff item 5308.90.00 for yarn of other vegetable textile fibres or paper yarn.

Bamboo Crochet Yarn

Bamboo crochet yarn is a spun yarn made from bamboo cellulose fibers, offering a smooth finish suitable for crochet and knitting projects. It is distinct from regenerated bamboo rayon, as it is processed directly from the bamboo plant's natural fibers. This yarn qualifies as a yarn of other vegetable textile fibers under tariff item 5308.90.00.

Bamboo Paper Sewing Thread

Fine paper yarn from bamboo pulp for hand-sewing delicate fabrics. It is a paper yarn of vegetable origin, finer than typical twine, and is classified under tariff item 5308.90.00 as yarn of other vegetable textile fibres or paper yarn.

Banana Fiber Weaving Yarn

Banana fiber weaving yarn is spun from the stem fibers of the banana plant (Musa species), commonly used in handloom weaving for traditional textiles. It is a yarn of a vegetable textile fiber not elsewhere specified, making it classifiable under tariff item 5308.90.00. The yarn is distinct from abaca, though both come from similar plants, and is processed for weaving applications.

Coir Spinning Yarn

Coir spinning yarn is made from coconut husk fibers, typically used in rope-making and matting production. It is a yarn of a vegetable textile fiber that does not have a dedicated subheading, so it falls under tariff item 5308.90.00. The yarn is coarse and durable, suited for industrial and agricultural applications.

Eco-Kraft Bobbin Paper Yarn

Pre-wound kraft paper yarn on recyclable bobbins for sewing machines. It is a paper yarn made from kraft paper, valued for sustainable crafting over cotton thread, and falls under tariff item 5308.90.00 as yarn of other vegetable textile fibres or paper yarn.

Flax Paper Handicraft Yarn

Artisan-grade paper yarn from flax-derived paper for macrame and handicrafts. It is a paper yarn suitable for knotting techniques, classified under tariff item 5308.90.00 as yarn of other vegetable textile fibres or paper yarn.

Hemp-Free Blended Sisal Yarn

Hemp-free blended sisal yarn is a yarn made primarily from sisal fibers with a minor addition of coir for enhanced strength, used in industrial tying applications. It is a yarn of other vegetable textile fibers, with sisal as the predominant fiber by weight. This product falls under tariff item 5308.90.00 as a mixed vegetable fiber yarn.

Hemp Paper Core Spun Yarn

Core-spun paper yarn with hemp paper center for upholstery weaving. It is classified under tariff item 5308.90.00 based on the chief material weight, which is the paper yarn component, as per Section Note 2.

Jute Binder Twine

Jute binder twine is a coarse jute yarn twisted into twine used for baling hay and agricultural tying. While jute is a vegetable textile fiber, this product is classified under tariff item 5308.90.00 as it is a yarn of other vegetable textile fibers not specifically enumerated elsewhere. The twine is presented as yarn rather than as a finished cordage product.

Jute-Mimic Paper Weaving Yarn

Paper yarn engineered to replicate jute texture for basket weaving. It is a generic vegetable paper yarn, not jute-specific, and is classified under tariff item 5308.90.00 as yarn of other vegetable textile fibres or paper yarn.

Kenaf Sewing Thread Yarn

Kenaf sewing thread yarn is a fine-spun yarn made from kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) fibers, used for specialty sewing and upholstery applications. Kenaf is a bast fiber, but this yarn is not elsewhere specified in the tariff, so it falls under tariff item 5308.90.00. The yarn is processed to a fineness suitable for sewing, distinguishing it from coarser vegetable fiber yarns.

Kraft Paper Yarn for Weaving

Twisted kraft paper yarn designed for use in weaving looms to produce eco-friendly fabrics. It is classified under tariff item 5308.90.00 as paper yarn made from vegetable fibre-based paper, distinct from textile yarns of Chapter 52.

Manila Paper Crochet Yarn

Lightweight manila paper yarn specifically for crochet projects, offering a rustic texture. It is a paper yarn from abaca-derived paper, differentiated from natural fibre yarns by its paper construction, and falls under tariff item 5308.90.00.

Pineapple Leaf Spun Yarn

Pineapple leaf spun yarn, also known as pina yarn, is a fine luxury yarn made from the leaf fibers of the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus), used for apparel and high-end textiles. It is a yarn of a vegetable textile fiber not elsewhere specified, falling under tariff item 5308.90.00. The yarn is valued for its fineness and luster, distinct from coarser vegetable fiber yarns.

Raffia Craft Yarn

Raffia craft yarn is made by splitting and twisting raffia palm leaf fibers, used for basketry, hats, and decorative crafts. It is processed beyond raw strips into a yarn-like product, making it classifiable under tariff item 5308.90.00 as a yarn of other vegetable textile fibers. The yarn is pliable and strong, suited for various handcraft applications.

Recycled Newspaper Spinning Yarn

Yarn spun from recycled newspaper strips for industrial spinning applications. It is a paper yarn of vegetable textile fibres (cellulose-based), not qualifying as true textile yarn due to its paper construction, and is classified under tariff item 5308.90.00.

Sisal Paper Weft Yarn

Paper yarn mimicking sisal texture for shuttleless loom weft insertion. It is a paper yarn from vegetable fibres, not actual sisal textile yarn, and is classified under tariff item 5308.90.00 as yarn of other vegetable textile fibres or paper yarn.