Product classification
HS code for processed jute fiber: 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 processed jute fiber under HS 5303.90
HS code 5303.90 is the classification for jute and other textile bast fibers that have been processed but remain unspun. Bast fibers are those extracted from the phloem or inner bark of certain plant stems. While jute is the most prominent fiber in this category, the code also encompasses other similar fibers such as kenaf, urena, and sunn hemp, provided they are not flax, true hemp, or ramie. The processing mentioned typically involves scutching or other mechanical cleaning methods that follow the initial retting process. This code also specifically includes tow and waste of these fibers. Tow refers to the shorter, less organized fibers removed during processing, while waste includes yarn waste and garnetted stock. Jute is a major global commodity, primarily used for making burlap, hessian cloth, and twine. The classification 5303.90 is used for the fiber once it has been cleaned and prepared for the spinning mill. It is distinct from 5303.10, which covers raw or retted jute that has not yet been mechanically processed. Accurate classification is necessary because jute and other bast fibers are often subject to specific trade agreements or environmental regulations.
- Covers
- Processed jute fiber (scutched or cleaned)
- Jute tow and yarn waste
- Processed kenaf fibers
- Garnetted stock of jute or other bast fibers
- 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. This code is frequently confused with HS code 5303.10, which is for raw or retted jute. It is also sometimes misclassified with HS code 5305.00, which covers vegetable fibers like coconut (coir) and abaca (Manila hemp) that are not considered bast fibers in the same category.
Top exporters and importers of HS 530390 (the code used for processed jute fiber), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 530390 (the code used for processed jute fiber) 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 processed jute fiber.
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 processed jute fiber
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 processed jute fiber
What is the HS code for processed jute fiber?
The HS code for processed jute fiber 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 and other textile bast fibers that are processed but not spun, including tow and waste, is 5303.90.
How do I classify processed jute fiber for customs?
processed jute fiber 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.
Are all bast fibers included in this code?
Most bast fibers are included, but flax (5301), true hemp (5302), and ramie (5305) are specifically excluded and have their own dedicated HS codes.
Which countries are the top exporters of processed jute fiber (HS 530390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 530390 (the code used for processed jute fiber) 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 processed jute fiber (HS 530390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 530390 (the code used for processed jute fiber) 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 processed jute fiber the same in all countries?
The base HS code 530390 for processed jute fiber 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 processed jute fiber in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 530390 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for processed jute fiber 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).