U.S. imports of Processed Jute & Other Textile Bast Fibers — Not Spun, Tow & Waste (Excl. Flax, Hemp & Ramie) (HS 530390) totaled $71K in September 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Processed Jute & Other Textile Bast Fibers — Not Spun, Tow & Waste (Excl. Flax, Hemp & Ramie) paid $7K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 10.28% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Processed Jute & Other Textile Bast Fibers — Not Spun, Tow & Waste (Excl. Flax, Hemp & Ramie) imports of $71K in September 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $84K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataJute and allied bast fibers that have been broken, scutched, or hackled — but not yet spun — along with tow, noils, and yarn waste, serve as inputs for nonwoven geotextiles, erosion-control products, and lower-grade spinning operations. Bangladesh and India together account for the bulk of US imports under tariff line 5303900000, consistent with their dominant roles across the jute-fiber supply chain. Pakistan and Germany also appear among leading suppliers, the latter likely reflecting re-export of processed European fiber stocks.
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Yarn waste and garnetted stock derived from jute or allied bast fibers (excluding flax, true hemp, and ramie) are explicitly included in heading 530390 and enter under 5303900000. Waste from flax or true hemp would instead fall under their respective headings in Chapter 53. If the waste has been further processed into a nonwoven or felt product, reclassification into Chapter 56 may be appropriate.
Bangladesh and India together represent the dominant share of US imports under this heading, meaning that monsoon-season disruptions, export policy changes, or port congestion in either country can quickly tighten availability. Buyers sourcing for just-in-time geotextile or packaging applications often maintain safety stock or qualify secondary suppliers in Pakistan or Europe to manage this concentration risk.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $1.1M of Processed Jute & Other Textile Bast Fibers — Not Spun, Tow & Waste (Excl. Flax, Hemp & Ramie).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 5303
Subheading 530390 · $71K of $230K
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5303900000 | Jute & Other Textile Bast Fibers Nt Raw/Retted | $138K | 10.20% | 99.80% | $14K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5303900000 | Jute & Other Textile Bast Fibers Nt Raw/Retted | $10K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
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Bangladesh and Pakistan together supply 73% of it. Turkey pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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3.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.28% of imports for consumption.