HS Code 5303Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock
2 six-digit codes · Heading 3 of 10 in Chapter 53 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5303 is where loose jute fibre goes before anyone spins it into yarn. This page explains what fits, what does not, and how to pick between the two subheadings.
Heading 5303 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock” classify either at 530310 or at 530390, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 3 of 10 in Chapter 53, Vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn, which runs to 23 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5303
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 530310 | Jute and other textile bast fibres; raw or retted, but not spun, (excluding flax, hemp (cannabis sativa l.), and ramie) |
| 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) |
What HS code 5303 covers
Bast fibres come from the inner bark of a plant stem. Jute is the one most traders know. If you are looking for the jute fibre HS code, this heading is the place to start. In India it is often called HSN code 5303.
The heading is about the state of the goods. It takes fibre that is still loose, plus the tow and waste left over from working it. It does not take thread or cloth.
Tariff classification always starts with a simple question: has the fibre been spun? If not, 5303 is a strong candidate. If yes, move on to a later heading.
HS 530310 vs 530390: raw or processed
The two subheadings are split by how far the jute has been worked. Use the plain meanings below when you read the official wording.
- Raw jute is fibre straight from the plant.
- Retted jute comes from stems that were soaked in water so the fibres come loose. Raw and retted jute both go to 530310.
- Processed jute has been cleaned or worked further but is still not spun. It goes to 530390.
- Tow is the short, tangled fibre left after long fibre is combed out.
- Yarn waste is scrap left over from making yarn.
- Garnetted stock is waste torn back into loose fibre so it can be used again.
What is excluded from heading 5303
Most mistakes happen at the edges. Check these neighbours before you settle on a code.
Flax fibre belongs in heading 5301. True hemp belongs in 5302. Ramie, coconut, abaca and other vegetable fibres not named elsewhere go to 5305.
Once jute is spun, it leaves this heading. Woven jute cloth is in 5310. Those pages list their own codes, so open them if your goods are further along in processing.
A quick test helps. Loose fibre, tow or waste points to 5303. A thread points to 5307. A fabric points to 5310.
Find importers and exporters of HS 5303
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Nearby headings in Chapter 53
- 5301Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste…4 codes
- 5302True hemp (cannabis sativa l.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste…2 codes
- 5305Coconut, abaca (manila hemp or musa textilis nee), ramie and other vegetable…1 code
- 5306Flax yarn2 codes
- 5307Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 53052 codes
- 5308Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn3 codes
- 5309Woven fabrics of flax4 codes
- 5310Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 53032 codes
- 5311Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn1 code
Who ships under 5303?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5303: common questions
What is HSN code 5303?
It is the heading for jute and other textile bast fibres that have not been spun, with their tow and waste. Flax, true hemp and ramie are left out.
What is the HS code for raw jute?
Raw or retted jute that has not been spun goes under 530310. Retted means the stems were soaked so the fibres separate.
What is the difference between HS 530310 and 530390?
530310 is for raw or retted fibre. 530390 is for processed fibre that is still loose, and for tow and waste such as yarn waste and garnetted stock.
Which chapter does HSN 5303 fall under?
It sits in Chapter 53, which belongs to Section XI, textiles and textile articles. The chapter groups vegetable fibres with paper yarn and their fabrics.
Is jute yarn classified under 5303?
No. Woven jute fabric is under 5310.
Where can I find import export data for 5303?
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