Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock

In plain English

This category covers jute and other textile bast fibers that are either raw or processed but have not been spun into yarn. It also includes the tow and waste materials derived from these fibers, such as yarn waste and garnetted stock. The classification separates these items based on their state: one group contains fibers that are raw or retted, while the other holds those that are processed along with the associated waste products. In both cases, the goods explicitly exclude flax, true hemp, and ramie.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

Chapter 53 classification notes

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Other headings in Chapter 53

• 5301 — Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yar…
• 5302 — True hemp (cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and…
• 5305 — Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other veg…
• 5306 — Flax yarn
• 5307 — Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305
• 5308 — Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn
• 5309 — Woven fabrics of flax
• 5310 — Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303
• 5311 — Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of pape…