Chapter 53
Other Vegetable Textile Fibers
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-04-09 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 53 contains 83 HTS lines covering other vegetable textile fibers. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 14.5%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
5301 — Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
#Heading 5301 contains 5 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3.8%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
5301
Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock):
Free
5301.10.00.00
Flax, raw or retted
Free
5301.21.00.00
Broken or scutched
0.2¢/kg
5301.29.00.00
Other
3.8%
5301.30.00.00
Flax tow and waste
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5301 | Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock): | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5301.10.00.00 | Flax, raw or retted | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5301.21.00.00 | Broken or scutched | 0.2¢/kg | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5301.29.00.00 | Other | 3.8% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) |
| 5301.30.00.00 | Flax tow and waste | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
5302 — True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
#Heading 5302 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
5302
True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock):
Free
5302.10.00.00
True hemp, raw or retted
Free
5302.90.00.00
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5302 | True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock): | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5302.10.00.00 | True hemp, raw or retted | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5302.90.00.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
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)
#Heading 5303 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
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):
Free
5303.10.00.00
Jute and other textile bast fibers, raw or retted
Free
5303.90.00.00
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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): | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5303.10.00.00 | Jute and other textile bast fibers, raw or retted | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5303.90.00.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
5305 — Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibers, not elsewhere specified or included, raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibers (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
#Heading 5305 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5305.00.00.00 | Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibers, not elsewhere specified or included, raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibers (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
5306 — Flax yarn
#Heading 5306 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
5306
Flax yarn:
Free
5306.10.00.00
Single (800)
Free
5306.20.00.00
Multiple (folded) or cabled (800)
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5306 | Flax yarn: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5306.10.00.00 | Single (800) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5306.20.00.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled (800) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
5307 — Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibers of heading 5303
#Heading 5307 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
5307
Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibers of heading 5303:
Free
5307.10.00.00
Single
Free
5307.20.00.00
Multiple (folded) or cabled
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5307 | Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibers of heading 5303: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5307.10.00.00 | Single | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5307.20.00.00 | Multiple (folded) or cabled | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
5308 — Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn
#Heading 5308 contains 6 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–2.7%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
5308
Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn:
Free
5308.10.00.00
Coir yarn
Free
5308.20.00.00
True hemp yarn (800)
Free
5308.90
Other:
Free
5308.90.10.00
Paper yarn
2.7%
5308.90.90.00
Other (800)
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5308 | Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers; paper yarn: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5308.10.00.00 | Coir yarn | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5308.20.00.00 | True hemp yarn (800) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5308.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5308.90.10.00 | Paper yarn | 2.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5308.90.90.00 | Other (800) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
5309 — Woven fabrics of flax
#Heading 5309 contains 37 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–14.5%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
5309
Woven fabrics of flax:
Free
5309.11.00
Unbleached or bleached
Free
5309.11.00.10
Of a width exceeding 127 cm (810)
Free
5309.11.00.90
Other (810)
Free
5309.19.00
Other
Free
5309.19.00.10
Of a width exceeding 127 cm (810)
Free
5309.19.00.90
Other (810)
Free
5309.21
Unbleached or bleached:
Free
5309.21.20.00
Containing more than 17 percent by weight of wool or fine animal hair (410)
14.5%
5309.21.30
Containing cotton and man-made fibers
6.9%
5309.21.30.05
Poplin or broadcloth (314)
Free
5309.21.30.10
Sheeting (313)
Free
5309.21.30.15
Printcloth (315)
Free
5309.21.30.20
Other (220)
Free
5309.21.30.55
Poplin or broadcloth (614)
Free
5309.21.30.60
Sheeting (613)
Free
5309.21.30.65
Printcloth (615)
Free
5309.21.30.70
Other (220)
Free
5309.21.30.90
Other (810)
Free
5309.21.40
Other
Free
5309.21.40.10
Of a width exceeding 127 cm (810)
Free
5309.21.40.90
Other (810)
Free
5309.29
Other:
Free
5309.29.20.00
Containing more than 17 percent by weight of wool or fine animal hair (410)
14.5%
5309.29.30
Containing cotton and man-made fibers
Free
5309.29.30.05
Poplin or broadcloth (314)
Free
5309.29.30.10
Sheeting (313)
Free
5309.29.30.15
Printcloth (315)
Free
5309.29.30.20
Other (220)
Free
5309.29.30.55
Poplin or broadcloth (614)
Free
5309.29.30.60
Sheeting (613)
Free
5309.29.30.65
Printcloth (615)
Free
5309.29.30.70
Other (220)
Free
5309.29.30.90
Other (810)
Free
5309.29.40
Other
Free
5309.29.40.10
Of a width exceeding 127 cm (810)
Free
5309.29.40.90
Other (810)
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5309 | Woven fabrics of flax: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.11.00 | Unbleached or bleached | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.11.00.10 | Of a width exceeding 127 cm (810) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.11.00.90 | Other (810) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.19.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.19.00.10 | Of a width exceeding 127 cm (810) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.19.00.90 | Other (810) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.21 | Unbleached or bleached: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.21.20.00 | Containing more than 17 percent by weight of wool or fine animal hair (410) | 14.5% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) |
| 5309.21.30 | Containing cotton and man-made fibers | 6.9% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5309.21.30.05 | Poplin or broadcloth (314) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.21.30.10 | Sheeting (313) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.21.30.15 | Printcloth (315) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.21.30.20 | Other (220) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.21.30.55 | Poplin or broadcloth (614) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.21.30.60 | Sheeting (613) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.21.30.65 | Printcloth (615) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.21.30.70 | Other (220) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.21.30.90 | Other (810) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.21.40 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.21.40.10 | Of a width exceeding 127 cm (810) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.21.40.90 | Other (810) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29.20.00 | Containing more than 17 percent by weight of wool or fine animal hair (410) | 14.5% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5309.29.30 | Containing cotton and man-made fibers | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29.30.05 | Poplin or broadcloth (314) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29.30.10 | Sheeting (313) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29.30.15 | Printcloth (315) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29.30.20 | Other (220) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29.30.55 | Poplin or broadcloth (614) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29.30.60 | Sheeting (613) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29.30.65 | Printcloth (615) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29.30.70 | Other (220) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29.30.90 | Other (810) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29.40 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29.40.10 | Of a width exceeding 127 cm (810) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5309.29.40.90 | Other (810) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
5310 — Woven fabrics of jute or of other textile bast fibers of heading 5303
#Heading 5310 contains 6 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
5310
Woven fabrics of jute or of other textile bast fibers of heading 5303:
Free
5310.10.00
Unbleached
Free
5310.10.00.20
Not over 130 cm in width
Free
5310.10.00.40
Over 130 cm but not over 250 cm in width
Free
5310.10.00.60
Over 250 cm in width
Free
5310.90.00.00
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5310 | Woven fabrics of jute or of other textile bast fibers of heading 5303: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5310.10.00 | Unbleached | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5310.10.00.20 | Not over 130 cm in width | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5310.10.00.40 | Over 130 cm but not over 250 cm in width | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5310.10.00.60 | Over 250 cm in width | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5310.90.00.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
5311 — Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibers; woven fabrics of paper yarn
#Heading 5311 contains 16 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–14.5%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
5311.00
Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibers; woven fabrics of paper yarn:
Free
5311.00.20.00
Containing more than 17 percent by weight of wool or fine animal hair (410)
14.5%
5311.00.30
Containing cotton and man-made fibers
Free
5311.00.30.05
Poplin or broadcloth (314)
Free
5311.00.30.10
Sheeting (313)
Free
5311.00.30.15
Printcloth (315)
Free
5311.00.30.20
Other (220)
Free
5311.00.30.55
Poplin or broadcloth (614)
Free
5311.00.30.60
Sheeting (613)
Free
5311.00.30.65
Printcloth (615)
Free
5311.00.30.70
Other (220)
Free
5311.00.30.90
Other (810)
Free
5311.00.40
Other
Free
5311.00.40.10
Of true hemp fibers (810)
Free
5311.00.40.20
Other (810)
Free
5311.00.60.00
Of paper yarn
2.7%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5311.00 | Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibers; woven fabrics of paper yarn: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.20.00 | Containing more than 17 percent by weight of wool or fine animal hair (410) | 14.5% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5311.00.30 | Containing cotton and man-made fibers | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.30.05 | Poplin or broadcloth (314) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.30.10 | Sheeting (313) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.30.15 | Printcloth (315) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.30.20 | Other (220) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.30.55 | Poplin or broadcloth (614) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.30.60 | Sheeting (613) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.30.65 | Printcloth (615) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.30.70 | Other (220) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.30.90 | Other (810) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.40 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.40.10 | Of true hemp fibers (810) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.40.20 | Other (810) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 5311.00.60.00 | Of paper yarn | 2.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 53
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 53). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 7.5%–100%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. Rates vary by product list and category: Lists 1–3 at 25%, List 4A at 7.5%, with four-year review increases up to 100% on strategic sectors (EVs, semiconductors, solar, medical equipment). Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Section 122 surcharge (Sec. 122: 15%)
- A 15% global surcharge on all imports enacted under Section 122 authority after the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling struck down IEEPA-based reciprocal tariffs. USMCA-qualifying goods are exempt. Stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232)
- Tariffs on qualifying steel, aluminum, copper, and derivative products imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds. Rates now vary by product bucket and current Chapter 99 treatment.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.