HS Code for paper yarn fabric

Paper yarn fabric is classified under HS code 5311.00. This classification is unique because it transitions a product from the paper category (Chapter 48) to the textile category (Chapter 53). The classification is justified when paper is slit into narrow strips, often twisted, to create a "yarn" that is then woven on a textile loom. Heading 5311 covers woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibers and woven fabrics of paper yarn. Because paper yarn does not fit into the categories of cotton, silk, or wool, and is not a synthetic filament, it is grouped with other vegetable fibers like hemp or jute in Chapter 53. The fabric must be woven; non-woven paper products or simple paper sheets remain in Chapter 48. This code is essential for specialty textile manufacturers who produce sustainable fabrics, wall coverings, and accessories made from twisted paper strands.

Products Included

• Woven fabrics made of paper yarn
• Textiles containing twisted paper strips
• Woven paper wall coverings (textile backed)
• Paper yarn scrims for industrial reinforcement

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is under various headings in Chapter 48, such as 4823, which covers other paper products. However, the act of weaving the yarn into a textile structure necessitates classification in Chapter 53. It is also sometimes confused with HS code 5308.90 (paper yarn itself), but 5311.00 is specifically for the finished woven fabric, not the yarn.

FAQ

What is the HS code for paper yarn fabric?

The HS code for woven fabrics of paper yarn is 5311.00.

Does this code include non-woven paper?

No, non-woven paper materials are generally classified in Chapter 48 or under heading 5603 if they meet the definition of a non-woven textile. 5311.00 is strictly for woven constructions.