Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers — HTS 5308
Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn
Chapter 53 › Heading 5308
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5308 is a broad product category for certain yarns made from vegetable textile fibers other than the fibers covered by nearby headings, plus yarn made from paper. It can include different materials and yarn types, so the heading alone is not the final classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the yarn’s actual fiber or paper composition, then review how it is made and presented—for example, whether it is single or multiple yarn, and whether the tariff descriptions distinguish a particular material or type. Read the complete 8-digit description and any applicable section, chapter, and heading notes; confirm that the product fits the wording rather than relying only on a catalog name. Borderline classifications may require a customs broker or a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
What to check
- Confirm the yarn’s exact material, including the specific vegetable fiber or whether it is paper yarn, using supplier specifications and testing when needed.
- Check the product’s construction and presentation, such as single versus multiple yarn and any other distinctions listed in the 8-digit provisions.
- Compare the full 8-digit HTSUS descriptions and relevant notes; do not stop at heading 5308 or choose based only on a commercial name.
- Keep records of fiber content, manufacturing process, technical sheets, and samples to support the classification.
- Ask a customs broker or seek a CBP binding ruling when the material, construction, or applicable heading notes create uncertainty.
HTS heading 5308 summary
Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5308.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5308.10.00.00 👉 | Coir yarn | Free | — | Free |
| 5308.20.00.00 👉 | True hemp yarn (800) | Free | — | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5308?
Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.