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.
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 yarn is twisted into twine with a diameter exceeding 1 mm and is used for binding
Twine, cordage, ropes and cables are classified in Chapter 56, not as yarn.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check if the spools are considered supports for retail sale; coir yarn is not subject to the retail sale provisions of Section XI Note 4
• Declare the yarn's intended use to customs, but note that use does not affect classification
• Keep the product free from any rubber or plastic coating to stay within Chapter 53
Related Products under Tariff item 5308.10.00
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 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.