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

HS v2017 Code: 5303

About 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

HS code 5303 covers a range of natural textile fibres, primarily jute, that are used in a variety of applications. Jute is a versatile and sustainable fibre that has been cultivated and processed for centuries, particularly in South Asia. This industry plays a significant role in the global textile supply chain, providing raw materials for products ranging from burlap sacks to high-end home furnishings.

Production process

The production of jute and other bast fibres covered under HS code 5303 typically involves several key steps. First, the raw fibre is harvested from the jute plant or other bast fibre crops. The fibres are then retted, a process that separates the usable fibres from the plant's woody core. Next, the fibres are dried, cleaned, and sometimes bleached or dyed. Finally, the fibres may be spun into yarn or woven into fabrics, depending on the intended end-use.

Production inputs

The primary input for this industry is the raw jute or other bast fibre crops. These are typically grown and harvested in tropical and subtropical regions, with major production centres in countries like Bangladesh, India, and China. In addition to the raw materials, the industry also requires processing equipment such as decorticating machines, spinning frames, and weaving looms. Labour, energy, and water are also significant inputs for jute and bast fibre production.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the HS code 5303 industry are the raw, processed, and spun jute and other bast fibres. These materials are then consumed by a range of downstream industries, including 5310 Woven fabrics of jute or of other textile bast fibres, 5607 Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, and 6305 Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods. The industry also generates waste products, such as tow and yarn waste, which can be further processed or used for other applications.

Family tree for 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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/53'>53: Vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5303'>5303: 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</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5301'>5301: Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5302'>5302: True hemp (cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5305'>5305: Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres n.e.c., raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5306'>5306: Flax yarn</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5307'>5307: Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5308'>5308: Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5309'>5309: Woven fabrics of flax</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5310'>5310: Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5311'>5311: Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn</a>"]

    B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/530310'>530310: Jute and other textile bast fibres; raw or retted, but not spun, (excluding flax, hemp (cannabis sativa L.), and ramie)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/530390'>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)</a>"]


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