Jute and other textile bast fibers (excluding flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibers (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
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Heading 5303 covers jute and other textile bast fibers, excluding flax, true hemp, and ramie, in raw or processed form but not spun. It also covers tow and waste of those fibers, including yarn waste and garnetted stock. The heading splits into 5303.10.00.00 for raw or retted jute and other bast fibers, and 5303.90.00.00 for other goods; both have a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Raw jute fiber in bales
- Retted jute fiber
- Jute tow
- Jute waste
- Jute yarn waste
- Garnetted jute stock
- Raw kenaf bast fiber
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the fiber is jute or another textile bast fiber other than flax, true hemp, or ramie.
- Confirm the fiber is not spun; yarns go to other headings.
- Use 5303.10.00.00 when the material is raw or retted jute or other bast fiber.
- Use 5303.90.00.00 when the material is tow, waste, yarn waste, garnetted stock, or otherwise processed but not spun and not raw or retted.
- Check whether the item is a woven fabric or yarn, which are not classified in heading 5303.
Often confused with
- Heading 5301Raw flax fiber
Flax is excluded from heading 5303 and has its own heading.
- Heading 5302Raw true hemp fiber
True hemp is excluded from heading 5303.
- Heading 5307Jute yarn
Heading 5303 covers fibers not spun; jute yarn is spun.
- Heading 5310Woven jute fabric
Woven fabrics of jute are covered by heading 5310.
- Heading 5306Flax yarn
Flax yarn is spun and classified in heading 5306.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for raw jute fiber?
Raw jute fiber is classified under 5303.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Retted jute also falls in that line.
What is the duty on jute tow and waste?
Jute tow, waste, yarn waste, and garnetted stock are classified under 5303.90.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify unspun kenaf bast fiber?
Unspun raw or retted kenaf bast fiber falls under 5303.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. If it is tow, waste, or garnetted stock, use 5303.90.00.00, also Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.