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Products classified under Tariff item 5308.90
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.
5308.90.00Abaca 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.
5308.90.00Bamboo 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.
5308.90.00Bamboo 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.
5308.90.00Banana 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.
5308.90.00Coir 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.
5308.90.00Eco-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.
5308.90.00Flax 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.
5308.90.00Hemp-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.
5308.90.00Hemp 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.
5308.90.00Jute 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.
5308.90.00Jute-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.
5308.90.00Kenaf 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.
5308.90.00Kraft 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.
5308.90.00Manila 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.
5308.90.00Pineapple 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.
5308.90.00Raffia 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.
5308.90.00Recycled 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.
5308.90.00Sisal 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.
5308.90.00Sisal Twine for Crafts
Sisal twine for crafts is a natural sisal yarn made from agave sisalana fibers, spun into a coarse multi-ply yarn suitable for crafting and packaging. It is a yarn of a vegetable textile fiber not elsewhere specified, falling under tariff item 5308.90.00. The twine is presented as yarn rather than as a finished cordage product, distinguishing it from heading 56.07.