Kraft Paper Yarn for Weaving from Germany
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.
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
• 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