5308.20.00.00
Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn / True hemp yarn (800)
Classification path
- Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn
- True hemp yarn (800)
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 35%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Related lines in heading 5308
About heading 5308
Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn
Heading 5308 covers yarn made from vegetable textile fibers that are not covered by the flax or jute yarn headings, plus paper yarn. It splits into three groups: coir yarn, true hemp yarn, and an "other" group that is further divided into paper yarn and all remaining vegetable fiber yarns. Most lines in the heading enter free of duty, with paper yarn as the exception.
Full guide to heading 5308Products in this heading
- Coir yarn made from coconut husk fiber, sold in hanks or spools
- True hemp yarn (Cannabis sativa L.) for cordage and weaving
- Paper yarn on cones for knitting or weaving
- Ramie yarn sold as a raw material for fabric production
- Sisal yarn for brush and mat manufacturing
- Abaca (Manila hemp) yarn, which is not true hemp
- Paper yarn twine for packaging and tying
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for paper yarn?
Paper yarn is classified under 5308.90.10.00 and carries a general (MFN) rate of 2.7%.
What is the duty on coir yarn?
Coir yarn falls under 5308.10.00.00 and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify true hemp yarn?
Spun true hemp yarn goes in 5308.20.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Unspun true hemp fiber is not classified here and belongs to heading 5302.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.