Paper Cone Supplier for Ethiopia and East Africa Spinning Mills

Spinning mills in Ethiopia's industrial parks, including Hawassa, Bole Lemi and Kilinto, and mills in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda wind yarn onto paper cones every shift. We quote FOB Chattogram (Chittagong), and your forwarder moves the cargo on to the East African port that serves your mill. The cones are the same specification described on our paper cone for yarn winding page.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Key specifications at a glance

Taper Angles	4°20′ and 5°57′
Surface Finish	Smooth, velvet, or embossed
Machine matching	Exact model, holder and approved sample required
Shipping Route	FOB Chattogram to Djibouti, Mombasa or Dar es Salaam
Classification	Review possible HS 4822.10 with destination broker

What to confirm before a bulk order

• Taper: 4°20′ or 5°57′, matched to your winding heads. Send the machine make and model with a current cone or drawing.
• Dimensions: length and the nose and base inner diameters that fit your cone holder. See our paper cone dimensions guide.
• Surface finish: smooth, velvet or embossed, chosen through a trial with your own yarn.
• Sample trial: run the sample on your winder and compare it with your current cones on the same positions.
• Lot consistency: agree how each delivery is checked against the approved sample.
• Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin for your port of entry.

Frequently asked questions

Do you export paper cones to Ethiopia?

Yes. We quote FOB Chattogram for Ethiopia-bound orders, and your freight forwarder arranges the sea leg to Djibouti and the onward transport to the mill.

Which ports do East African shipments use?

Cargo for Ethiopia usually enters through Djibouti. Kenyan and Ugandan mills commonly use Mombasa, and Tanzanian mills use Dar es Salaam. Your forwarder confirms the routing and transit time for each booking.

Can I get a sample before a bulk order?

Yes, and we recommend it. Run the sample on your own winder and compare it with your current cones on the same positions before approving volume.

Which taper do East African spinning mills use?

We supply the 4°20′ and 5°57′ taper families. The right one depends on how your winding heads are set up, so send the machine model and a current cone or drawing and we will match it.

What is the HS code for paper cones shipped to East Africa?

Paper cones for winding textile yarn fall under HS 4822.10, and we export under 4822.10.00. The national tariff line, duty and taxes are set by the importing country, so confirm them with your clearing agent.

For more, see what FOB Chattogram covers and who arranges what and our HS code and import duty guide.

Related guides

• Paper cone import duty by country
• Comparing paper cone freight quotes by port
• Paper cone dimensions and an 18-point buyer checklist