HS Code 5308Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn
3 six-digit codes · Heading 7 of 10 in Chapter 53 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5308 is the customs heading for coir yarn, hemp yarn and paper yarn, along with other yarns spun from plant fibres.
“Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn” divides three ways under heading 5308 — 530810, 530820 and 530890. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 7 of 10 in Chapter 53, Vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn, which runs to 23 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 5308 covers
Yarn is fibre that has been twisted into a long thread. Mills use it to weave, knit or make rope and twine. It also takes thread made from paper.
In some markets you will see the same number called HSN code 5308. The digits point to the same group of goods, so you can use either name when you search.
Two plant fibres get a code of their own here: coir, which comes from coconut husks, and true hemp. Everything else falls into the last code in the list.
Vegetable textile fibres and paper yarn: sub heading 5308 explained
The table above gives the exact customs wording for each code. Here is what it means in plain terms.
The last code ends with the short form n.e.c. That stands for not elsewhere classified. It is the place for yarns that do not fit a more specific code.
- 530810 is for yarn of coir.
- 530820 is for yarn of hemp, meaning true hemp (cannabis sativa L.).
How to choose the right 5308 code
Start with what the yarn is made of. Then follow these steps.
Coir yarn goes to 530810. Paper yarn, or a yarn from another plant fibre, goes to 530890. Paper is neither coir nor hemp, so it cannot use the first two codes.
Next, check that your product is a spun yarn in this group. Fibres that are not yet spun sit in the earlier headings of the chapter. Woven fabric made from paper yarn is cloth, not yarn, so it goes to heading 5311.
If you still cannot decide, compare your product with each description in the HS code classifier before you file.
Find importers and exporters of HS 5308 yarn
Knowing the code is the first step. The next step is finding who trades under it. The buyer data and supplier data pages show how company names are used, and the import data and export data pages cover each side of the trade.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Related headings in Chapter 53
Makers of hemp yarn often also check heading 5302, which covers the raw hemp fibre. Coir buyers may look at heading 5305, where coconut fibre is listed with abaca and ramie.
Open the chapter page to see how all the headings in this part of the Harmonized System fit together.
Related
- Chapter 53 vegetable textile fibres
- HS 5306 flax yarn
- HS 5307 jute and bast fibre yarn
- HS 5305 coconut, abaca and ramie fibres
- HS 5302 true hemp fibre
- HS 5311 woven fabrics of paper yarn
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Nearby headings in Chapter 53
- 5301Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste…4 codes
- 5302True hemp (cannabis sativa l.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste…2 codes
- 5303Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or…2 codes
- 5305Coconut, abaca (manila hemp or musa textilis nee), ramie and other vegetable…1 code
- 5306Flax yarn2 codes
- 5307Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 53052 codes
- 5309Woven fabrics of flax4 codes
- 5310Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 53032 codes
- 5311Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn1 code
Who ships under 5308?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5308: common questions
What product does HS code 5308 refer to?
It refers to yarn spun from plant fibres that have no heading of their own, and to paper yarn. Some markets call it HSN code 5308.
Yarn of coir HS code 5308: which subheading applies?
Coir yarn goes under 530810, which is described as yarn of coir.
Yarn of hemp (cannabis sativa L.): which HS code under 5308?
Yarn of true hemp goes under 530820.
What is the HS code for paper yarn?
Paper yarn is not coir or hemp, so it goes under 530890 with the other vegetable fibre yarns.
What is the difference between HS 5306, 5307 and 5308?
Sort them by material. Flax yarn is 5306, jute and other bast yarn is 5307, and 5308 takes the remaining plant fibre yarns plus paper yarn.
How do I find out my HS code?
Match your product to the exact customs wording of each code. The HS code classifier lets you compare the options.
What happens if I use the wrong HS code?
Your papers then describe a different product from the one you ship. That can cause delays and questions at the border, so check the wording first.
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