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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of processed jute & other bast fiber tow and waste (SITC 26490) totaled $28K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Processed Jute & Other Bast Fiber Tow and Waste imports of $28K in April 2026 ran 59% below the year-to-date monthly average of $68K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataJute and allied bast fibers that have been processed beyond retting — but not yet spun into yarn — along with their tow, yarn waste, and garnetted stock, occupy a distinct intermediate position in the bast-fiber supply chain. Garnetted stock, produced by mechanically shredding yarn or fabric back to fiber form, is explicitly included here and is used in lower-grade nonwoven and composite applications. The breadth of this heading means that accurate classification requires documentation of each processing step, from softening and carding through any garnetting operations.
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Garnetted stock is produced by mechanically pulling apart spun yarn or woven fabric to recover individual fibers, resulting in a shorter, less uniform fiber mass than primary tow or processing waste. Its inclusion in this heading is explicit, but importers should retain records of the garnetting process to substantiate classification if queried by CBP.
Primary applications include needle-punched nonwoven geotextiles, erosion-control mats, composite reinforcement panels, and low-grade insulation. The relatively low cost of jute waste compared to virgin fiber makes it attractive for high-volume, performance-tolerant applications where fiber uniformity is less critical.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $28K | +$28K |
| BANGLADESH | $23K | -- | -$23K |
| CANADA | -- | $4K | +$4K |
| GERMANY | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| MEXICO | $1K | -- | -$1K |
Monthly import values over time
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