Kenaf 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.
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 made from coir and meets the specific criteria for that heading
Coir yarn is specifically classified under heading 53.08, subheading 5308.10, when it is not twine or cordage.
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
• Confirm the yarn is not put up on supports of 1,000 g or less with a Z twist, which would classify it as sewing thread under heading 52.04 or 54.01
• Verify the kenaf fiber is not blended with other materials that could change the classification
• Provide fiber composition and processing details to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 5308.90.00
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.
Bamboo 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.
Banana 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.
Coir 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.
Hemp-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.
Jute 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.