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Products classified under Tariff item 5308.90.00.00
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.
5308.90.00Bamboo 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.
5308.90.00Banana 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.
5308.90.00Hemp-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.
5308.90.00Jute 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.
5308.90.00Kenaf 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.
5308.90.00Pineapple 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.
5308.90.00Sisal 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.