HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5303.10 – Jute and other textile bast fibres; raw or retted, but not spun, (excluding flax, hemp (cannabis sativa L.), and ramie)

HS code 5303.10 is the 6-digit subheading for jute and other textile bast fibres, raw or retted, but not spun, (excluding flax, hemp (cannabis sativa L.), and ramie). It is used for raw jute stalks, retted jute bundles, kenaf fiber, roselle fiber and mesta fiber.

What HS 5303.10 covers

This HS code covers jute and other textile bast fibers (excluding flax, hemp, and ramie) in their raw or retted state, prior to spinning. Jute is a primary example, known for its coarse, strong fibers used extensively in packaging, sacks, and geo-textiles. Other fibers like kenaf and roselle also fall into this category. These fibers are typically traded as raw materials for industries requiring durable, biodegradable, and cost-effective solutions. Importers are often manufacturers of packaging materials, carpets, or agricultural products, while exporters are predominantly agricultural economies in South Asia and Southeast Asia. The trade in these fibers is crucial for global supply chains of basic industrial textiles and sustainable packaging.

Covers
  • Raw jute stalks
  • Retted jute bundles
  • Kenaf fiber
  • Roselle fiber
  • Mesta fiber
  • Raw sisal
  • Raw abaca
Examples
  • Jute from Bangladesh
  • kenaf from India
  • raw jute for hessian cloth
  • retted jute for sacks
  • raw sisal for ropes

Codes often confused with 5303.10

Common mistake. This code specifically excludes flax (5301xx), hemp (5302xx), and ramie (530500), so care must be taken not to misclassify those. It's for other bast fibers.

5305.00Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres n.e.c., raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)

Top exporters and importers of HS code 530310, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 530310 in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 46% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Bangladesh* ~$80M
  2. 2 Tanzania $22M
  3. 3 India $21M

World total: $126M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $54M
  2. 2 Nepal* ~$21M
  3. 3 Pakistan $10M

World total: $118M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for 5303.10 2

Brazil splits HS 5303.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 5303.10.10 Jute, raw or rettedJuta
  2. 5303.10.90 Other raw/retted bast fibre, not flax/hemp/ramieOutras

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 53.03 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 5303.10

What is HS code 530310?

HS code 530310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Jute and other textile bast fibres; raw or retted, but not spun, (excluding flax, hemp (cannabis sativa L.), and ramie). This HS code covers jute and other textile bast fibers (excluding flax, hemp, and ramie) in their raw or retted state, prior to spinning. Jute is a primary example, known for its coarse, strong fibers used extensively in packaging, sacks, and geo-textiles. Other fibers like kenaf and roselle also fall into this category. These fibers are typically traded as raw materials for industries requiring durable, biodegradable, and cost-effective solutions. Importers are often manufacturers of packaging materials, carpets, or agricultural products, while exporters are predominantly agricultural economies in South Asia and Southeast Asia. The trade in these fibers is crucial for global supply chains of basic industrial textiles and sustainable packaging.

What products fall under HS code 530310?

Raw jute stalks, retted jute bundles, kenaf fiber, roselle fiber, mesta fiber, raw sisal, raw abaca

What are common misclassifications for HS code 530310?

This code specifically excludes flax (5301xx), hemp (5302xx), and ramie (530500), so care must be taken not to misclassify those. It's for other bast fibers.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 530310?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 530310 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $80M, 64% of world exports), Tanzania ($22M) and India ($21M). World exports came to about $126M, 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 goods under HS code 530310?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 530310 in UN Comtrade data were India ($54M, 46% of world imports), Nepal (about $21M) and Pakistan ($10M). World imports came to about $118M, 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.

How is HS code 530310 structured?

HS code 530310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (53) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 530310?

Brazil splits HS code 530310 into 2 NCM codes: 5303.10.10 (Jute, raw or retted), 5303.10.90 (Other raw/retted bast fibre, not flax/hemp/ramie). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.