5308.10.00.00 - Coir yarn

This HTS category, 5308.10.00.00, specifically covers "Coir yarn." Coir is a coarse, strong fiber derived from the outer husk of the coconut. Therefore, this classification applies to yarns spun from this particular vegetable textile fiber. Coir yarn is characterized by its natural brown color, relatively coarse texture, and high resistance to saltwater, making it suitable for a variety of applications, including ropes, mats, and brushes.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, we find "True hemp yarn" (5308.20.00.00). While both are yarns made from vegetable fibers, coir yarn is exclusively derived from coconut husks, whereas true hemp yarn originates from the flax plant. The physical properties and ultimate end-uses of these two types of yarn differ significantly due to their distinct botanical sources. The remaining sibling, "Other" (5308.90), serves as a residual category for any other yarns of vegetable fibers or paper yarn not specifically enumerated elsewhere.

As 5308.10.00.00 is a leaf node, it does not have further subdivisions. This means that any product meeting the description of coir yarn, regardless of its specific ply, twist, or processing method (provided it remains yarn), will fall under this single HTS code. Classification professionals should focus on confirming the material source as coir to ensure accurate import and export declarations.