Product classification
HS code for jute waste: 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).
Classification of jute waste under HS 5303.90
Jute waste is classified under HS code 530390, a subheading that encompasses processed bast fibers, tow, and various forms of waste. This classification is determined by the material's state as a byproduct of the spinning or manufacturing process. Unlike raw jute (530310), waste includes yarn fragments, broken fibers, and garnetted stock—material recovered from rags or scraps. The Harmonized System groups these together because they are typically used for non-spinning applications, such as paper pulp, padding, or insulation. The classification follows the principle that once a fiber has been processed beyond retting or is a byproduct of further manufacturing, it moves from the primary 530310 code to the residual 530390 category. This ensures that the economic value and industrial utility of the waste are correctly accounted for in trade statistics. The inclusion of garnetted stock is particularly important, as it represents recycled material that has been returned to a fibrous state, distinguishing it from simple used rags which might fall under different chapters of the HS nomenclature.
- Covers
- Jute yarn waste
- Jute thread waste
- Garnetted stock of jute
- Noils of jute
- Scrap jute fiber from manufacturing
- Also under 5303.90
- 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. Jute waste is frequently confused with HS code 6310, which covers used or new rags and scrap twine or rope. The distinction lies in whether the material has been 'garnetted' or reduced back to a fibrous state; if it is still in the form of recognizable rags, 6310 is appropriate, but if it is loose fiber waste, 530390 is correct. It is also sometimes misclassified as raw jute (530310), though waste is clearly a secondary product. Accurate classification depends on the physical form of the waste and its level of disintegration.
Top exporters and importers of HS 530390 (the code used for jute waste), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 530390 (the code used for jute waste) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 530390, not only jute waste.
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 jute waste
Brazil splits HS 5303.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5303.90.10Jute, processed but not spun; tow and waste
- 5303.90.90Processed bast fibre/tow, not jute/flax/hemp/ramie
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about jute waste
What is the HS code for jute waste?
The HS code for jute waste is 530390 (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)). The HS code for jute waste, including yarn waste and garnetted stock, is 530390.
How do I classify jute waste for customs?
jute waste is classified under HS code 530390 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can jute waste be used for making paper?
Yes, jute waste classified under 530390 is a common raw material for the production of high-quality specialty papers and pulp.
Which countries are the top exporters of jute waste (HS 530390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 530390 (the code used for jute waste) 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 jute waste (HS 530390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 530390 (the code used for jute waste) 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.
Is the HS code for jute waste the same in all countries?
The base HS code 530390 for jute waste 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 jute waste in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 530390 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for jute waste depends on the product's details: 5303.90.10 (Jute, processed but not spun; tow and waste), 5303.90.90 (Processed bast fibre/tow, not jute/flax/hemp/ramie).