5308.90.10.00/Recycled Newspaper Spinning Yarn/Japan

Recycled Newspaper Spinning Yarn from Japan

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 — 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%

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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