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HSChapter 53
U.S. imports of coconut (coir), abaca, ramie & other vegetable textile fibers — raw or processed, not spun (HS 530500) totaled $3.4M in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Coconut (Coir), Abaca, Ramie & Other Vegetable Textile Fibers — Raw or Processed, Not Spun paid $343K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $3.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Coconut (Coir), Abaca, Ramie & Other Vegetable Textile Fibers — Raw or Processed, Not Spun imports of $3.4M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA residual catch-all for vegetable textile fibers outside flax, jute, and true hemp — including coir (coconut husk fiber), abaca (Manila hemp), ramie, and similar specialty crops — in raw or processed-but-not-spun form, along with their tow, noils, and waste. India and Sri Lanka lead US supply, reflecting their established coir and abaca processing industries, while Vietnam has grown as a source for specialty natural fibers. All shipments enter under 5305000000, and USDA APHIS phytosanitary documentation is required for raw plant-fiber imports.
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Despite its common name, abaca (Musa textilis) is not related to Cannabis sativa and is not classified as true hemp. It falls under heading 530500 (5305000000) as an 'other vegetable textile fiber.' True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has its own dedicated headings in Chapter 53. This distinction is important because the regulatory and documentation requirements differ significantly between the two.
Coir fiber is primarily used in erosion-control blankets, horticultural growing media, doormats, and mattress padding. Abaca fiber is valued for specialty paper (including tea bags and currency paper), marine cordage, and high-strength nonwovens. Ramie, though less common, is used in fine apparel and industrial filter fabrics. Each fiber's distinct tensile and moisture-resistance properties drive separate procurement channels.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
| SRI LANKA | $419K | -- | -$419K |
| NETHERLANDS | $84K | -- | -$84K |
| CANADA | -- | $78K | +$78K |
| MEXICO | $26K | $39K | +$13K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5305000000 | OTHER VEG FIBERS, RAW/PROCD NOT SPUN, NESOI | $3.4M | 10.14% | $343K |
OTHER VEG FIBERS, RAW/PROCD NOT SPUN, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5305000000 | OTHER VEG FIBERS, RAW/PROCD NOT SPUN, NESOI | $123K |
OTHER VEG FIBERS, RAW/PROCD NOT SPUN, NESOI
63.8K kg
WOVEN FABRICS >=85% BY WEIGHT OF FLAX OTHER
HS 530919
WOVEN FABRICS <85% BY WEIGHT OF FLAX OTHER
HS 530929
WOV FB JUTE/O TX BAST F EX FLX TR HMP & R UNBL
HS 531010
WOV FAB >=85% FLAX UNBLEACHED OR BLEACHED
HS 530911
FLAX TOW AND WASTE
HS 530130
WOV FAB OF OT VEG TEXTILE FIB WOV FAB OF PPR YARN
HS 531100
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1.4M | $37K | -$1.4M |
| Ohio | $381K | $12K | -$369K |
| Colorado | $194K | -- | -$194K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $646K | -- | -$646K |
| OAKLAND, CA | $600K | -- | -$600K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $508K | $3K | -$505K |