Coir Fiber from Coconut Husks
Coarse fiber extracted from coconut (Cocos nucifera) husks, raw or water-retted but unspun, used for mats, brushes, and erosion control. HTS 5305.00.00.00 covers coconut fibers as vegetable textile fibers NES, not processed for spinning.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as bulk vegetable waste
Non-textile grade coir used for mulch falls under vegetable products rather than textile fibers.
If after spinning into yarn
Once spun into yarn, moves to heading 5307 for yarn of abaca/ramie/other vegetable fibers.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify extraction method (wet vs dry) in invoices as it affects perceived processing level
• Include fumigation certificates for organic agricultural products to clear USDA inspections
• Watch for contamination with husks that could trigger agricultural waste classifications
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Ramie Decorticated Fiber
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Mauritius Hemp Fiber
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Pineapple Leaf Fiber (Pina)
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