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)

HS code 530390 covers a diverse range of textile bast fibres, including jute, that have been processed but not yet spun into yarn. These fibres are an essential raw material for various industries, from textiles and packaging to construction and composite materials. The global trade in these unspun bast fibres plays a crucial role in supporting local economies, particularly in developing countries where jute and similar crops are cultivated.

The production of the materials covered under HS code 530390 typically involves a series of processing steps. After the fibres are harvested, they undergo retting, a process that separates the bast fibres from the woody core of the plant. The fibres are then dried, cleaned, and sorted based on quality and length. Depending on the intended use, the fibres may undergo additional processing, such as bleaching, dyeing, or mechanical treatment to enhance their properties.

The primary inputs for the industries covered under HS code 530390 are the raw bast fibres, such as jute, kenaf, and other similar crops. These fibres are typically grown and harvested in tropical and subtropical regions. In addition to the raw materials, the production process requires specialized machinery for retting, cleaning, and processing the fibres. Labour, energy, and water resources are also essential inputs for this industry.

The main outputs of the industries covered under HS code 530390 are the processed but unspun bast fibres, tow, and waste materials. These materials are then consumed by various downstream industries, such as 530710 Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres, 530720 Woven fabrics of jute or of other textile bast fibres, and 570500 Other carpets and other textile floor coverings, whether or not made up. The processed bast fibres may also be used in the production of 560311 Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments: Weighing not more than 25 g/m² and 680710 (Articles of asphalt or of similar material (for example, petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch), in rolls).