HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5305.00 – Coconut, 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)
HS code 5305.00 is the 6-digit subheading for coconut, 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). It is used for coir fiber (coconut), abaca fiber (Manila hemp), ramie fiber, sisal fiber and agave fiber.
What HS 5305.00 covers
This comprehensive HS code covers a diverse array of vegetable textile fibers not specified elsewhere, including coconut (coir), abaca (Manila hemp), ramie, sisal, and kapok, whether raw or processed but not spun. It also includes their tow, noils, and waste. Each fiber possesses unique properties: coir for durability and water resistance, abaca for strength and paper-making, ramie for silk-like luster and strength, sisal for ropes, and kapok for buoyancy and insulation. Importers and exporters in this category deal with specialized natural fibers used in niche markets, from marine ropes and specialty papers to high-end textiles and eco-friendly fillings. Understanding the specific characteristics and applications of each fiber is key to navigating this diverse trade segment.
- Covers
- Coir fiber (coconut)
- Abaca fiber (Manila hemp)
- Ramie fiber
- Sisal fiber
- Agave fiber
- Kapok fiber
- Henequen fiber
- Examples
- Coir mats
- abaca paper
- ramie fabric
- sisal ropes
- kapok filling
- henequen twine
- banana fiber textiles
Codes often confused with 5305.00
Common mistake. This is a 'basket' code for vegetable fibers not covered by 5301 (flax), 5302 (hemp), or 5303 (jute/other bast). Misclassification often occurs by placing these fibers into the more common categories.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 530500, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 530500 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% 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 India $582M 55% of world exports
- 2 Sri Lanka $231M 22% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $46M 4.3% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $188M 25% of world imports
- 2 Peru* ~$70M 9.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $64M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $737M 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 5305.00 2
Brazil splits HS 5305.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 5305.00.10 Raw abaca (Manila hemp)De abacá, em bruto
- 5305.00.90 Coir, ramie, processed abaca, other fibres; wasteOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 53.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5305.00
What is HS code 530500?
HS code 530500 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Coconut, 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). This comprehensive HS code covers a diverse array of vegetable textile fibers not specified elsewhere, including coconut (coir), abaca (Manila hemp), ramie, sisal, and kapok, whether raw or processed but not spun. It also includes their tow, noils, and waste. Each fiber possesses unique properties: coir for durability and water resistance, abaca for strength and paper-making, ramie for silk-like luster and strength, sisal for ropes, and kapok for buoyancy and insulation. Importers and exporters in this category deal with specialized natural fibers used in niche markets, from marine ropes and specialty papers to high-end textiles and eco-friendly fillings. Understanding the specific characteristics and applications of each fiber is key to navigating this diverse trade segment.
What products fall under HS code 530500?
Coir fiber (coconut), abaca fiber (Manila hemp), ramie fiber, sisal fiber, agave fiber, kapok fiber, henequen fiber
What are common misclassifications for HS code 530500?
This is a 'basket' code for vegetable fibers not covered by 5301 (flax), 5302 (hemp), or 5303 (jute/other bast). Misclassification often occurs by placing these fibers into the more common categories.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 530500?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 530500 in UN Comtrade data were India ($582M, 55% of world exports), Sri Lanka ($231M) and Brazil ($46M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 530500?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 530500 in UN Comtrade data were China ($188M, 25% of world imports), Peru (about $70M) and the United States ($64M). World imports came to about $737M, 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 530500 structured?
HS code 530500 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (53) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 530500?
Brazil splits HS code 530500 into 2 NCM codes: 5305.00.10 (Raw abaca (Manila hemp)), 5305.00.90 (Coir, ramie, processed abaca, other fibres; waste). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.