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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of yarn of vegetable textile fibers (not elsewhere specified); paper yarn (SITC 65199) totaled $103K in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Yarn of Vegetable Textile Fibers (Not Elsewhere Specified); Paper Yarn paid $8K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $62K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Yarn of Vegetable Textile Fibers (Not Elsewhere Specified); Paper Yarn imports of $103K in April 2026 ran 45% below the year-to-date monthly average of $187K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA residual category capturing yarn spun from vegetable fibers not classified elsewhere — including true hemp, coir (coconut fiber), and agave-derived fibers — as well as paper yarn produced by twisting narrow strips of paper into a continuous strand. The breadth of this heading reflects the diversity of specialty natural fiber yarns that fall outside the major commodity headings for cotton, flax, jute, and silk. Coir yarn, sourced primarily from coconut-producing regions, is widely used in rope, matting, and geotextile applications, while paper yarn has found renewed interest in sustainable fashion and home textiles.
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Paper yarn is produced by slitting paper into narrow strips and twisting them into a continuous strand, giving it a yarn-like structure suitable for weaving or knitting. For customs classification purposes, it is treated as a textile yarn rather than a paper product when it is in yarn form intended for textile use. The key classification question is whether the article has been further processed into fabric or remains in yarn form.
True hemp (Cannabis sativa) fiber and yarn are legal to import into the US when derived from industrial hemp with THC content within legal limits, but importers should be prepared to provide documentation confirming the fiber's industrial hemp origin. CBP and other agencies have issued guidance on hemp fiber imports; working with a licensed customs broker familiar with hemp commodity entry is strongly advisable given the evolving regulatory landscape.
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