Product classification
HS code for colored jute fabric: 5310.90
Fabrics, woven, of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303, other than unbleached.
Classification of colored jute fabric under HS 5310.90
Colored jute fabric is classified under HS code 5310.90 because it falls within the category of woven fabrics made from jute or other textile bast fibers. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), products are classified based on their material composition and the degree of processing. Heading 5310 specifically covers woven fabrics of jute. Within this heading, the code is split between unbleached fabrics (5310.10) and all other jute fabrics (5310.90). Since colored jute fabric has undergone a dyeing or printing process, it no longer qualifies as unbleached. The classification 5310.90 encompasses fabrics that have been bleached, dyed, printed, or otherwise finished. This ensures that the added value of the coloring process is accounted for in the trade statistics and tariff applications. The fibers used are typically derived from the Corchorus plant, and the weaving must be the primary method of construction for this code to apply.
- Covers
- Dyed jute burlap used for decorative purposes
- Printed jute canvas for upholstery or craft projects
- Bleached jute fabric used in home furnishings
- Yarn-dyed jute cloth with multi-colored patterns
- Chemically colored jute webbing for industrial use
- Also under 5310.90
- Dyed jute rugs
- Printed hessian tote bags
- Bleached jute table runners
- Colored kenaf upholstery fabric
- Treated ramie apparel fabric
Codes often confused with 5310.90
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying colored jute fabric under HS code 5310.10. This code is strictly reserved for unbleached jute fabrics in their natural, brownish state. Another common misclassification involves finished articles like jute bags, which should be classified under 6305.10 rather than the fabric code 5310.90. Additionally, if the fabric is coated with plastic or rubber, it may move to Chapter 59, specifically 5903, depending on the visibility and nature of the coating.
Top exporters and importers of HS 531090 (the code used for colored jute fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 531090 (the code used for colored jute fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Pakistan, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 531090, not only colored jute fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Pakistan $5.5M 30% of world exports
- 2 China $2.4M 13% of world exports
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$1.8M 9.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $18M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $7.8M 29% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $2.5M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$1.9M 7.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $27M 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 code for colored jute fabric
Brazil classifies colored jute fabric under NCM 5310.90.00: HS 5310.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about colored jute fabric
What is the HS code for colored jute fabric?
The HS code for colored jute fabric is 531090 (Fabrics, woven; of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303, other than unbleached). The HS code for colored jute fabric is 5310.90, which covers woven jute fabrics that are not unbleached.
How do I classify colored jute fabric for customs?
colored jute fabric is classified under HS code 531090 — Fabrics, woven; of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303, other than unbleached. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include jute bags?
No, finished jute bags are classified under HS code 6305.10. HS code 5310.90 is specifically for the fabric itself, usually sold in rolls or bolts.
Which countries are the top exporters of colored jute fabric (HS 531090)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 531090 (the code used for colored jute fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Pakistan ($5.5M, 30% of world exports), China ($2.4M) and Bangladesh (about $1.8M). World exports came to about $18M, 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 colored jute fabric (HS 531090)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 531090 (the code used for colored jute fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.8M, 29% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($2.5M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $1.9M). World imports came to about $27M, 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.
Is the HS code for colored jute fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 531090 for colored jute fabric is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for colored jute fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, colored jute fabric (HS 531090) is classified under NCM 5310.90.00.