HTS Chapter 53: Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabric
HTS Chapter 53 covers Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabric. Browse 8 published headings, then narrow to the active product line that matches the goods.
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS Chapter 53 covers certain vegetable textile fibers and products made from them. It includes flax, true hemp, jute, and other textile bast fibers in raw, processed, or waste form; yarn made from these fibers; and woven fabrics of flax, jute, or other covered bast fibers. It also includes some yarn made from other vegetable textile fibers and paper yarn. The products may be sold as fibers, tow, waste, yarn, or fabric, depending on the heading.
The HTS is organized from broad to specific: chapter, heading, subheading, and the complete 10-digit tariff number used for U.S. entry. Start by identifying the fiber and the product’s physical form, then determine whether it is raw fiber, waste, yarn, or woven fabric. Read the heading and subheading descriptions, section and chapter notes, and any applicable exclusions. Classification can depend on details such as fiber composition, processing, fabric construction, and whether the material is mixed with other fibers; a customs broker or other qualified professional may be needed for difficult cases.
What to check
- Confirm the exact fiber identity and composition, including whether it is flax, true hemp, jute, another bast fiber, or a different vegetable fiber.
- Identify the product form and processing stage: raw or processed fiber, tow, waste, yarn, paper yarn, or woven fabric.
- Check the legal notes and exclusions for Chapters 50 through 55 and related headings before selecting a Chapter 53 code.
- For blends or products with coatings, special construction, or substantial additional processing, verify whether another chapter or heading may apply.
- After finding the likely 10-digit code, check current U.S. tariff data for statistical requirements, additional Chapter 99 measures, quotas, exclusions, and any origin-specific provisions.
How to use this chapter
A chapter is the first classification level, not a duty rate. Choose the heading that describes the product, narrow by material, construction, use, or other legal distinctions, and verify the final line against the official HTS notes.
Heading list
| HTS code | Description | Linked 8-digit entries |
|---|---|---|
| 5301 | Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock): | 0 |
| 5302 | True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock): | 0 |
| 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): | 0 |
| 5306 | Flax yarn: | 0 |
| 5307 | Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibers of heading 5303: | 0 |
| 5308 | Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn: | 0 |
| 5309 | Woven fabrics of flax: | 2 |
| 5310 | Woven fabrics of jute or of other textile bast fibers of heading 5303: | 1 |
Linked measures
0 linked measure entries in the current snapshot.
Questions about HTS Chapter 53
What does HTS Chapter 53 cover?
HTS Chapter 53 covers Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabric. This page groups the chapter’s 4-digit headings; a shipment still needs the most specific active 8- or 10-digit line supported by the product facts.
Is HTS Chapter 53 a final product classification?
No. A chapter is a broad 2-digit category. Narrow it to the applicable heading and the most specific active statistical line before estimating duty or filing an entry.