Coir Fiber Waste
Coir fiber waste tow, unspun, derived from coconut husks. Though coir is a fruit fiber, this waste tow is classified under 'other' bast fibres when presented as tow or waste, as it is not spun and fits the residual category.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the coir is in a form other than waste or tow, such as raw or processed husk fiber
Coir, being a fruit fiber, is specifically classified under heading 53.05, which covers coconut fibre, not under bast fibres.
If the coir waste is unprocessed and used primarily as a vegetable material
Unprocessed vegetable materials of Chapter 14 may apply if the coir is not yet in a textile fiber form.
If the coir waste is twisted into cordage or ropes
Coir cordage and ropes are classified under this heading, not as unspun fiber waste.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is genuinely waste or tow, not usable as a finished product, to avoid misclassification
• Provide a lab analysis or technical datasheet showing fiber composition and length
• Be aware that coir may be subject to different classification if it is cleaned or processed beyond simple tow
Related Products under Tariff item 5303.90.00
Abaca Waste Tow
Abaca waste tow consists of short fibers and remnants from processing abaca (Manila hemp) plants, cleaned and prepared but not spun into yarn. Although abaca is a leaf fiber, this tow is classified under 'other' textile bast fibers' tow and waste when it is processed but unspun, as it is not explicitly excluded by the chapter notes.
Bast Fiber Blended Tow
Bast fiber blended tow is a mixture of jute and kenaf fibers, processed and cleaned but not spun, used as a raw material for coarse yarns or stuffing. It falls under this tariff item as 'other' tow and waste of textile bast fibers, since it is not a single fiber type and is not excluded by the notes.
Bimli Bast Fiber
Processed bimli (Hibiscus cannabinus variant) bast fibers from India, unspun and used in high-strength twine and nets. These fibers are raw or processed but not spun, placing them under the 'other' category of jute and textile bast fibres.
Hessian Jute Tow
Hessian jute tow comprises short fiber remnants and waste generated during the processing of jute for hessian (burlap) fabric. These fibers are cleaned but remain unspun, making them suitable for stuffing or low-grade yarn production. This product is explicitly covered by the tariff item's inclusion of tow and waste of jute bast fibers.
Jute Roving
Jute roving is a soft, loose strand of processed jute fibers that has been drawn out but not twisted into yarn, serving as an intermediate material for spinning. This product falls under the tariff item as processed jute bast fiber that is not spun, meeting the heading's scope for raw or processed fibers.
Jute Silver
Jute sliver consists of parallelized jute fibers drawn into a sliver form, which is a pre-roving stage before spinning. This product is processed but not spun, making it classifiable under the tariff item as processed jute bast fiber. It is used as an intermediate input for textile manufacturing.