5308.90.10.00 - Paper yarn

This classification, HTS Code 5308.90.10.00, specifically pertains to "Paper yarn." Paper yarn, within the context of Chapter 53, refers to yarn produced from paper or paper-making materials. These yarns are typically formed by twisting or spinning strips of paper into a thread-like form, intended for use in weaving, knitting, or other textile applications. Examples include yarns made from creped paper, twisted paper strips, or laminated paper, all designed to possess textile-like properties.

The distinction from its sibling category, 5308.90.90.00 ("Other"), lies in the specific material and form. While 5308.90.90.00 would encompass other vegetable textile fibers that are not paper yarn (such as those derived from abaca, ramie, or coir if not specifically classified elsewhere), this code is exclusively for yarns manufactured from paper. This ensures that products manufactured from paper, when presented as yarn, are correctly segregated from yarns made from other distinct vegetable fibers.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 5308.90.10.00. Therefore, classification within this code relies on the fundamental definition of paper yarn as described. The physical characteristics, such as the method of manufacture and its inherent yarn-like structure, are the primary criteria for inclusion.