Section XI · Textiles & Apparel · Chapter 53
Vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn
About chapter 53
Chapter 53 covers vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn: flax, jute, hemp, coir and similar plant fibres, plus paper yarn and woven fabrics made from paper yarn.
Classification tip: Jute and other bast fibres used for sacking and packaging materials often qualify for preferential duty treatment in several markets as an eco-friendly packaging alternative: check current trade-agreement schedules.
23 six-digit codes
Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
4 codes5301.10Flax; raw or retted, but not spun5301.21Flax; broken or scutched, but not spun5301.29Flax; hackled or otherwise processed, but not spun5301.30Flax; tow and waste, including yarn waste and garnetted stock
True hemp (cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
2 codes5302.10Hemp (cannabis sativa L.); raw or retted, but not spun5302.90Hemp (cannabis sativa L.); processed (other than retted) (but not spun), true hemp tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
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
2 codes5303.10Jute and other textile bast fibres; raw or retted, but not spun, (excluding flax, hemp (cannabis sativa L.), and ramie)5303.90Jute 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)
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)
1 code5305.00Coconut, 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)
Flax yarn
2 codes5306.10Yarn; of flax, single5306.20Yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cabled
Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305
2 codes5307.10Yarn; of jute or of other textile bast fibres, single5307.20Yarn; of jute or of other textile bast fibres, multiple (folded) or cabled
Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn
3 codes5308.10Yarn; of coir5308.20Yarn; of hemp (cannabis sativa L.)5308.90Yarn; of vegetable textile fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5306, 5307 and 5308
Woven fabrics of flax
4 codes5309.11Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing 85% or more flax, unbleached or bleached5309.19Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleached5309.21Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached5309.29Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleached
Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303
2 codes5310.10Fabrics, woven; of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303, unbleached5310.90Fabrics, woven; of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303, other than unbleached
Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn
1 code5311.00Fabrics, woven; of vegetable textile fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5309 and 5310, woven fabrics of paper yarn
More chapters in section XI: Textiles & Apparel
- 50Silk
- 51Wool, fine or coarse animal hair
- 52Cotton
- 54Man-made filaments
- 55Man-made staple fibres
- 56Wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns
- 57Carpets and other textile floor coverings
- 58Fabrics
- 59Textile fabrics
- 60Fabrics
- 61Apparel and clothing accessories
- 62Apparel and clothing accessories
- 63Textiles, made up articles
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 5301-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 53 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 53 cover?
Chapter 53 of the Harmonized System covers: vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn. It belongs to section XI (Textiles & Apparel) and contains 10 four-digit headings, 5301–5311.
How many HS codes are in chapter 53?
Chapter 53 contains 10 four-digit headings and 23 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 5301 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 53?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.