Product classification

HS code for jute yarn: 5307.20

Yarn, of jute or of other textile bast fibres, multiple (folded) or cabled.

Classification of jute yarn under HS 5307.20

Jute yarn that is multiple (folded) or cabled is classified under HS code 530720. This code is part of Chapter 53, which includes jute and other textile bast fibers. Heading 5307 specifically covers yarn of jute or other bast fibers of heading 5303. The subheading 530720 is distinguished from 530710 (single yarn) by the construction of the yarn. Multiple or folded yarn consists of two or more single yarns twisted together in one or more operations. Cabled yarn is formed by twisting together two or more multiple yarns. This classification is used for yarns intended for weaving, carpet backing, or industrial applications. The fiber must be derived from the jute plant or similar bast fibers like kenaf. The classification remains the same regardless of whether the yarn is bleached or dyed, as long as it is not put up for retail sale.

Covers
  • Multiple (folded) jute yarn
  • Cabled jute yarn
  • Plied jute yarn for carpet manufacturing
  • Twisted bast fiber yarn (multiple)
  • Dyed multiple jute yarn
Also under 5307.20
  • Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) cabled jute yarn
  • Ludlow Jute & Specialties multi-ply yarn
  • Gloster Jute Mills rope yarn

Codes often confused with 5307.20

Common mistake. Jute yarn is often misclassified under 530710, which is reserved for single yarns. It is also frequently confused with HS code 560741 or 560790. Under the HS system, if a yarn is reinforced with metal or is of a thickness and twist that qualifies it as twine, cordage, or rope, it moves to Chapter 56. For jute, if the linear density is very high or if it is intended for use as binding twine, customs may challenge the 5307 classification in favor of 5607. Additionally, yarn made of other vegetable fibers like flax (5306) or hemp (5308) must be carefully distinguished based on botanical origin.

5307.10Yarn; of jute or of other textile bast fibres, single5607.41Twine; binder or baler twine, of polyethylene or polypropylene5607.90Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics53.07Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 530556.07Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics53.06Flax yarn53.08Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn

Top exporters and importers of HS 530720 (the code used for jute yarn), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 530720 (the code used for jute yarn) in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 75% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 25% 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 530720, not only jute yarn.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Bangladesh* ~$81M
  2. 2 China $7.5M
  3. 3 India $5.7M

World total: $108M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $26M
  2. 2 China $20M
  3. 3 Indonesia $13M

World total: $105M 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 yarn

Brazil splits HS 5307.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about jute yarn

What is the HS code for jute yarn?

The HS code for jute yarn is 530720 (Yarn; of jute or of other textile bast fibres, multiple (folded) or cabled).

How do I classify jute yarn for customs?

jute yarn is classified under HS code 530720 — Yarn; of jute or of other textile bast fibres, multiple (folded) or cabled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for multiple jute yarn?

The HS code for multiple (folded) or cabled jute yarn is 530720.

How is 530720 different from 530710?

530710 is for single strands of jute yarn, whereas 530720 is for yarns made by twisting two or more strands together (multiple or cabled).

Which countries are the top exporters of jute yarn (HS 530720)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 530720 (the code used for jute yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $81M, 75% of world exports), China ($7.5M) and India ($5.7M). World exports came to about $108M, 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 yarn (HS 530720)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 530720 (the code used for jute yarn) in UN Comtrade data were India ($26M, 25% of world imports), China ($20M) and Indonesia ($13M). World imports came to about $105M, 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 yarn the same in all countries?

The base HS code 530720 for jute yarn 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 yarn in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 530720 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for jute yarn depends on the product's details: 5307.20.10 (Multiple or cabled jute yarn), 5307.20.90 (Plied bast fibre yarn, not jute/flax/hemp/ramie).