Abaca Paper Twine Yarn from Germany
Heavy-duty abaca paper yarn used as twine base for packaging. Classified in HTS 5308.90.10.00 for its paper yarn structure from manila vegetable fibers, separate from bast fiber yarns.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for moisture content (<10%) to prevent mold claims during ocean transit
• Use ISPM-15 certified pallets for wood packaging when shipping in cones
• Declare if cores are plastic vs paper; affects waste classification