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.
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 contains a blend of coir and another vegetable fibre, and the other fibre predominates by weight
Section XI Note 2 requires classification based on the predominant textile material.
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
• Verify that the skeins are not considered 'put up for retail sale' under Section XI Note 4, as this could affect classification; coir yarn is typically not covered by that note
• Provide a detailed product description to customs, including fibre type and yarn count
• Check if the yarn is treated with any dyes or finishes that might require additional documentation
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 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.