Heading 5308

HTS code 5308 — Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn

Chapter
53 — Other vegetable textile fibers
Tariff lines
4
General duty
General duty rate of 2.7%, with 3 duty-free lines

Tariff lines under heading 5308

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
5308.10.0000Coir yarn (Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn)Freekg
5308.20.0000True hemp yarn (800) (Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn)Freekg
5308.90.1000Paper yarn (Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn > Other)2.7%kg
5308.90.9000Other (800) (Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn > Other)Freekg

Documents required to import under 5308

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • Textile DeclarationRequired

    CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer

  • Visa / Export LicenseConditional

    Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries

Common questions

What is HTS code 5308?
HTS heading 5308 covers yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn. It sits in Chapter 53 (other vegetable textile fibers) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 4 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 5308?
General duty rate of 2.7%, with 3 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5308 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 53