Coir Spinning Yarn from China
Yarn spun from coconut husk fibers (coir), used in rope-making and matting production. HTS 5308.90.90.00 covers this as yarn from other vegetable fibers, specifically coir which doesn't have a dedicated subheading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for fiber length and cleanliness to distinguish from processed coir products; include moisture content in specs as high humidity affects duty weight calculations; avoid bundling with finished goods to maintain yarn classification