Vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn

HS v2022 Code: 53

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
53	n/a	n/a

Code	53
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	2
Datasource	WCO

This Code: Vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn

Child Codes: Woven fabrics of flax; 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; 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); Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303; Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn; Flax yarn; Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305; True hemp (cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock); Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock); Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn

About vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn

HS code 53 covers a diverse range of vegetable textile fibres, paper yarn, and woven fabrics made from paper yarn. These materials play a crucial role in the global textile and apparel industry, providing sustainable and versatile raw materials for a wide range of products. The industry's importance extends beyond textiles, as these fibres and fabrics find applications in various other sectors, including packaging, construction, and even specialized industrial uses.

Production process

The production of vegetable textile fibres, paper yarn, and woven fabrics involves several key steps. Vegetable fibres, such as flax, hemp, and jute, are typically harvested, retted, and then processed through a series of mechanical operations to extract the usable fibres. These fibres are then spun into yarn, which can be woven or knitted into fabrics. Paper yarn, on the other hand, is produced by cutting or shredding paper into thin strips and then twisting or braiding them together to create a yarn-like material. These paper yarns can then be woven into a variety of fabrics, often blended with other natural or synthetic fibres to create unique textile products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of vegetable textile fibres, paper yarn, and woven fabrics include the raw vegetable fibres (e.g., flax, hemp, jute), paper materials, and various processing equipment such as retting tanks, spinning machines, and weaving looms. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, access to water resources, and a reliable energy supply to support the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 53 include a wide range of vegetable textile fibres, paper yarns, and woven fabrics. These materials are then consumed by various other industries, such as 54 Man-made filaments, 55 Man-made staple fibres, and 57 Carpets and other textile floor coverings, which use them as raw materials for the production of clothing, home textiles, and industrial applications. The versatility of these products also allows them to be used in the 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard industry for packaging and other paper-based products.

Family tree for vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/53'>53: Vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5301'>5301: Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5302'>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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5303'>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 --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5305'>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/v2022/5306'>5306: Flax yarn</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5307'>5307: Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5308'>5308: Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5309'>5309: Woven fabrics of flax</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5310'>5310: Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5311'>5311: Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn</a>"]


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