Product classification
HS code for coir yarn: 5308.10
Yarn, of coir.
Classification of coir yarn under HS 5308.10
Coir yarn is classified under HS code 5308.10. Chapter 53 of the Harmonized System covers other vegetable textile fibers, paper yarn, and woven fabrics of paper yarn. Heading 5308 is specifically for yarn of other vegetable textile fibers. Coir is the fiber extracted from the husk of the coconut (Cocos nucifera). The classification process follows GRI 1, identifying the product as a yarn derived from a specific vegetable fiber. To be classified as yarn under 5308.10, the coir fibers must have undergone spinning or twisting processes to form a continuous strand. This distinguishes it from raw or processed fibers that have not yet been spun. The yarn can be single-ply or multi-ply (folded). The classification remains the same regardless of whether the yarn is bleached, dyed, or treated for water resistance, provided it retains its character as coir yarn.
- Covers
- Single-ply coir yarn
- Two-ply or multi-ply twisted coir yarn
- Coconut fiber twine (within yarn specifications)
- Bleached or dyed coir yarn
- Coir yarn for matting and geotextiles
- Also under 5308.10
- Travancore Coir Mills coir yarn
- Sri Lanka Coir Board yarn
- Coco Green coir yarn
- Coirfit coir yarn
Codes often confused with 5308.10
Common mistake. Coir yarn is often confused with raw coir fiber, which is classified under HS code 5305.00. The distinction lies in the degree of processing; 5305 is for fibers, while 5308 is for spun yarn. Another common misclassification occurs with HS code 5607.90, which covers twine, cordage, and rope. If the coir yarn exceeds a certain thickness or linear density (decitex), it may be reclassified as cordage under Chapter 56. Additionally, finished coir mats are classified under 5702.20 rather than as yarn.
Top exporters and importers of HS 530810 (the code used for coir yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 530810 (the code used for coir yarn) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 72% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 530810, not only coir yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $3.5M 72% of world exports
- 2 Sri Lanka $557K 11% of world exports
- 3 Austria $228K 4.6% of world exports
World total: $5.0M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $1.4M 18% of world imports
- 2 Austria $1.0M 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $971K 12% of world imports
World total: $8.1M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for coir yarn
Brazil classifies coir yarn under NCM 5308.10.00: HS 5308.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coir yarn
What is the HS code for coir yarn?
The HS code for coir yarn is 530810 (Yarn; of coir). The specific HS code for yarn made of coir (coconut fiber) is 5308.10.
How do I classify coir yarn for customs?
coir yarn is classified under HS code 530810 — Yarn; of coir. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is coir rope classified under the same code?
No, coir rope is generally classified under HS code 5607.90, as it is considered cordage rather than simple textile yarn.
Which countries are the top exporters of coir yarn (HS 530810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 530810 (the code used for coir yarn) in UN Comtrade data were India ($3.5M, 72% of world exports), Sri Lanka ($557K) and Austria ($228K). World exports came to about $5.0M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of coir yarn (HS 530810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 530810 (the code used for coir yarn) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.4M, 18% of world imports), Austria ($1.0M) and Italy ($971K). World imports came to about $8.1M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for coir yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 530810 for coir yarn is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for coir yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, coir yarn (HS 530810) is classified under NCM 5308.10.00.