Raffia 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.
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 raffia is presented as raw strips or leaves without twisting into yarn
Unprocessed vegetable materials, including raffia strips, are classified in Chapter 14.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the raffia is twisted into a yarn and not presented as raw strips, which would classify under heading 14.04
• Check that the yarn is not put up for retail sale in a manner that could reclassify it
• Provide processing details to CBSA to demonstrate it is a yarn
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.