Kraft Paper Yarn for Weaving

Twisted kraft paper yarn designed for use in weaving looms to produce eco-friendly fabrics. Classified under HTS 5308.90.10.00 as paper yarn made from vegetable fiber-based paper, distinct from textile yarns of Chapter 52. It meets the paper yarn definition due to its construction from flattened and twisted paper strips.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5607.49.25.00Higher: 40.3% vs 37.7%

If used for rope or cordage rather than yarn

Ropes and cordage from paper materials fall under Chapter 56 as made-up textile articles, not yarn.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 37.7%

If imported in untwisted strips or flat sheets

Untwisted paper strips are classified as other paper articles in Chapter 48, not as yarn.

5306.10.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If containing significant flax or other bast fiber blend

Yarns with >50% flax content shift to Chapter 53 heading for flax yarn, excluding pure paper yarn.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify paper composition via mill certificates to confirm vegetable fiber base and avoid misclassification as textile yarn

Provide lab tests proving twist construction meets paper yarn specs; common pitfall is confusing with synthetic twine

Declare exact grammage and twist per meter for customs valuation and duty assessment