HTSUS, United States

5303.90.00.00

Other

Classification path

  1. 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)
  2. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
Free
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
Free
Unit of quantity
kg

Related lines in heading 5303

About heading 5303

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)

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.

Full guide to heading 5303

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

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.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.

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