HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5303.90 – 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)
HS code 5303.90 is the 6-digit subheading for 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). It is used for scutched jute fiber, jute sliver, jute tow, jute yarn waste and garnetted jute stock.
What HS 5303.90 covers
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.
- Covers
- Scutched jute fiber
- Jute sliver
- Jute tow
- Jute yarn waste
- Garnetted jute stock
- Processed kenaf
- Processed roselle
- Examples
- Jute fiber for carpet backing
- jute tow for insulation
- processed kenaf for composites
- jute waste for paper
- jute for erosion control mats
Codes often confused with 5303.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 530390, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 530390 in UN Comtrade data was Tanzania, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% 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 Tanzania $12M 41% of world exports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$9.6M 32% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Belgium $3.5M 12% of world exports
World total: $30M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $6.4M 27% of world imports
- 2 Spain $1.8M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Czechia $1.7M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $24M 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 5303.90 2
Brazil splits HS 5303.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 5303.90.10 Jute, processed but not spun; tow and wasteJuta
- 5303.90.90 Processed bast fibre/tow, not jute/flax/hemp/ramieOutros
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 5303.90
What is HS code 530390?
HS code 530390 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 530390?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 530390 in UN Comtrade data were Tanzania ($12M, 41% of world exports), Bangladesh (about $9.6M) and Belgium ($3.5M). World exports came to about $30M, 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 530390?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 530390 in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.4M, 27% of world imports), Spain ($1.8M) and Czechia ($1.7M). World imports came to about $24M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 530390?
Brazil splits HS code 530390 into 2 NCM codes: 5303.90.10 (Jute, processed but not spun; tow and waste), 5303.90.90 (Processed bast fibre/tow, not jute/flax/hemp/ramie). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.