Sisal Paper Weft Yarn

Paper yarn mimicking sisal texture for shuttleless loom weft insertion. HTS 5308.90.10.00 covers it as paper yarn from vegetable fibers, not actual sisal textile yarn.

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.

5308.20.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If true sisal fiber yarn content

Actual sisal (agave) yarn classified under specific vegetable fiber yarn heading.

5911.90.00Higher: 38.8% vs 37.7%

If treated for textile machinery use

Yarns impregnated for industrial textile machinery fall under Chapter 59.

4823.70.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If molded paper pulp form

Paper pulp products in yarn-like shapes remain Chapter 48 paper articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide cross-section photos showing paper construction vs fiber to avoid 5308.20 disputes

Static-proof packaging essential; paper yarn generates high friction in transit

Batch testing for tensile strength required for industrial end-use declarations

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