About HS Code 530390
This category includes jute and other textile bast fibers (excluding flax, hemp, and ramie) that have been processed beyond retting but not yet spun, as well as their tow and waste. This means fibers that have been broken, scutched, or otherwise refined, making them suitable for a wider range of industrial applications beyond basic packaging. These processed fibers are used in carpet backing, geotextiles, non-woven fabrics, paper, and composites. Importers are diverse, including manufacturers of flooring, construction materials, and specialty papers. Exporters are countries with processing capabilities for these fibers, often in conjunction with their raw material production. The trade reflects the versatility and industrial importance of these natural fibers.
Products Under This Code
Scutched jute fiber, jute sliver, jute tow, jute yarn waste, garnetted jute stock, processed kenaf, processed roselle
Real World Examples
Jute fiber for carpet backing, jute tow for insulation, processed kenaf for composites, jute waste for paper, jute for erosion control mats
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 530310 (raw or retted jute) if the processing level is unclear, or with other vegetable fiber waste (e.g., 530130 for flax waste) if the specific fiber type isn't identified.
Products Classified Under 5303.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
India, Bangladesh, and China are major players in the trade of processed jute and other bast fibers, serving industries worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 530390?
HS code 530390 covers: Jute and other textile bast fibres; processed but not spun, tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock (excluding flax, hemp (cannabis sativa L.), and ramie). This category includes jute and other textile bast fibers (excluding flax, hemp, and ramie) that have been processed beyond retting but not yet spun, as well as their tow and waste. This means fibers that have been broken, scutched, or otherwise refined, making them suitable for a wider range of industrial applications beyond basic packaging. These processed fibers are used in carpet backing, geotextiles, non-woven fabrics, paper, and composites. Importers are diverse, including manufacturers of flooring, construction materials, and specialty papers. Exporters are countries with processing capabilities for these fibers, often in conjunction with their raw material production. The trade reflects the versatility and industrial importance of these natural fibers.
What products fall under HS code 530390?
Scutched jute fiber, jute sliver, jute tow, jute yarn waste, garnetted jute stock, processed kenaf, processed roselle
What are common misclassifications for HS code 530390?
Can be confused with 530310 (raw or retted jute) if the processing level is unclear, or with other vegetable fiber waste (e.g., 530130 for flax waste) if the specific fiber type isn't identified.
How is HS code 530390 structured?
HS code 530390 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.