Esparto Grass Fiber
Esparto grass fiber, derived from Stipa tenacissima, is processed for use in paper and cordage but remains unspun. Tariff item 5305.00.00 covers esparto as an 'other vegetable textile fiber' not elsewhere specified, in raw or processed form.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the esparto fiber is not spun or twisted into yarn, which would change classification
• Have documentation showing the botanical source (Stipa tenacissima)
• Verify if the fiber is subject to any import permits under Canadian plant health regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 5305.00.00
Abaca Tow and Noils
Abaca tow and noils are the short fiber waste generated during the processing of abaca (Musa textilis Nee), including garnetted stock. These unspun fibers are suitable for use in papermaking or non-woven felts, and fall under tariff item 5305.00.00 as waste of vegetable textile fibers.
Bamboo Fiber Tow
Bamboo fiber tow consists of mechanically extracted bamboo fibers that remain unspun, used in non-wovens and paper production. Under tariff item 5305.00.00, bamboo is classified as an 'other vegetable textile fiber' not elsewhere specified, in raw or processed but unspun form.
Coir Fiber from Coconut Husks
Coir fiber is the coarse fiber extracted from coconut husks, either raw or water-retted but unspun. It is used for mats, brushes, and erosion control products, and is specifically named in tariff item 5305.00.00 as a coconut fiber that is a vegetable textile fiber.
Hemp Core Fiber (Hurd)
Hemp core fiber, also known as hurd, is the decorticated bast fiber from Cannabis sativa that remains unspun. It is used for particleboard and absorbents, and falls under tariff item 5305.00.00 as an 'other vegetable textile fiber' not elsewhere specified.
Kapok Vegetable Fiber
Kapok fiber is the seed pod fiber from Ceiba pentandra, raw and unspun, typically used for stuffing but textile-eligible. Tariff item 5305.00.00 includes kapok as an 'other vegetable textile fiber' not elsewhere specified, in raw or processed form.
Mauritius Hemp Fiber
Mauritius hemp fiber, from Furcraea foetida, is a raw processed fiber used for cordage and remains unspun. Tariff item 5305.00.00 covers this as an 'other vegetable textile fiber' not elsewhere specified, in raw or processed form.