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Recycled Newspaper Spinning Yarn from Germany

Yarn spun from recycled newspaper strips for industrial spinning applications. HTS 5308.90.10.00 applies as it's paper yarn of vegetable textile fibers (cellulose-based), not qualifying as true textile yarn due to paper substrate.

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

Submit recycling certification and fiber analysis to prove vegetable origin and paper status

Avoid bulk packaging over 50kg without stabilizers; prone to breakage claims at customs

Document yarn count (Ne or Nm system adapted for paper) for accurate duty computation