Sisal Paper Weft Yarn from Germany
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.
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
• 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