HS 5308 — Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 53 Other vegetable textile fibres
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 53
Chapter 53 Other vegetable textile fibres
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 5308 covers
Flax, true hemp, jute, coir and other vegetable textile fibres, yarns and fabrics.
Classification notes
Fibre species and form drive classification.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 5308
What is HS 5308?
Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 53 (Other vegetable textile fibres). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 5308?
Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 5308 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 5308 products?
Fibre species and form drive classification.