Product classification
HS code for paper yarn fabric: 5311.00
Fabrics, woven, of vegetable textile fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5309 and 5310, woven fabrics of paper yarn.
Classification of paper yarn fabric under HS 5311.00
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.
- Covers
- Woven fabrics made of paper yarn
- Textiles containing twisted paper strips
- Woven paper wall coverings (textile backed)
- Paper yarn scrims for industrial reinforcement
- Also under 5311.00
- Paper yarn hats
- Hemp apparel fabric
- Nettle fiber scarves
- Coir geotextiles
- Abaca home decor fabric
Codes often confused with 5311.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 531100 (the code used for paper yarn fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 531100 (the code used for paper yarn fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 14% 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 531100, not only paper yarn fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $70M 54% of world exports
- 2 Italy $12M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 India $12M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $130M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $21M 14% of world imports
- 2 South Africa $18M 12% of world imports
- 3 Spain $13M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $147M 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 paper yarn fabric
Brazil classifies paper yarn fabric under NCM 5311.00.00: HS 5311.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about paper yarn fabric
What is the HS code for paper yarn fabric?
The HS code for paper yarn fabric is 531100 (Fabrics, woven; of vegetable textile fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5309 and 5310, woven fabrics of paper yarn). The HS code for woven fabrics of paper yarn is 5311.00.
How do I classify paper yarn fabric for customs?
paper yarn fabric is classified under HS code 531100 — Fabrics, woven; of vegetable textile fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5309 and 5310, woven fabrics of paper yarn. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of paper yarn fabric (HS 531100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 531100 (the code used for paper yarn fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($70M, 54% of world exports), Italy ($12M) and India ($12M). World exports came to about $130M, 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 paper yarn fabric (HS 531100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 531100 (the code used for paper yarn fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($21M, 14% of world imports), South Africa ($18M) and Spain ($13M). World imports came to about $147M, 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 paper yarn fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 531100 for paper yarn fabric 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 paper yarn fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, paper yarn fabric (HS 531100) is classified under NCM 5311.00.00.