U.S. imports of Yarn of Vegetable Textile Fibers (Other) (HS 530890) totaled $316K in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Yarn of Vegetable Textile Fibers (Other) paid $6K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Yarn of Vegetable Textile Fibers (Other) imports of $316K in August 2026 ran 120% above the year-to-date monthly average of $144K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataYarns spun from vegetable fibers other than cotton, jute, flax, true hemp, or ramie — including coir, ramie blends, and paper yarn — occupy a niche but growing segment of the specialty textile market. The US schedule divides this heading into paper yarn (5308901000) and all other vegetable fiber yarns (5308909000), a distinction that affects both duty treatment and end-use classification. Mexico leads US imports under this heading, followed by China and Germany, reflecting both proximity-driven supply chains and European specialty fiber production. Importers should confirm fiber composition carefully, as misclassification between this residual heading and more specific vegetable fiber yarn headings is a common audit trigger.
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35 import shipments a month
The schedule separates paper yarn (5308901000) from all other vegetable textile fiber yarns not elsewhere specified (5308909000). Importers must confirm whether the yarn substrate is paper-based or a natural plant fiber to ensure correct classification and avoid reclassification at entry.
Yarns of coir (coconut fiber), agave, abaca, and similar plant-based fibers that are not cotton, jute, flax, true hemp, or ramie fall into this residual heading. Paper yarn — twisted or wrapped paper strips used in weaving — is also captured here, making fiber identification documentation critical at entry.
ImportsExports
Imports
$316KYoY · free account
Exports
$116KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.5M of Yarn of Vegetable Textile Fibers (Other) and exported $1.8M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 5308
Subheading 530890 · $316K of $342K
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5308901000 | Yarn of Other Veg Textile Fibers; Paper Yarn | $304K | 1.40% | 4.39% | $4K |
| 5308909000 | Yarn of Other Vegetable Textile Fibers; NESOI | $13K | 15.67% | 85.59% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5308909000 | Yarn of Other Vegetable Textile Fibers; NESOI | $93K |
| 5308901000 | Yarn of Other Veg Textile Fibers; Paper Yarn | $23K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 92% of it. China pays 30.1% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
92.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.00% of imports for consumption.