Banana Fiber Weaving Yarn from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Provide clear documentation that the yarn is made from banana stem fibers and not from abaca, which may have different classification considerations
• Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale in a way that would reclassify it as twine or cordage
• Keep samples or technical specifications available for CBSA verification