Coir Packaging Twine Yarn from Japan
Biodegradable coir yarn wound on cones for automated packaging machines in agriculture. As specialized coir yarn, it is dutiable under HTS 5308.10.00.00 for vegetable textile fiber yarns.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for biodegradability claims with ISO certifications to support green import incentives
• Specify cone size and yarn count on entry docs to differentiate from bulk fiber shipments
• Monitor moisture content declarations to prevent mold-related quarantine issues