HS Code 53: Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn

Q: Is HS code 53 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 53 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 53 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 53?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 53.

What is HS Code 53

HS Code 53 covers Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section XI (Textiles and textile articles). The two digits "53" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "53" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 53 Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn Cover?

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 53

Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn

HS Code 5301

Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)

HS Code 5302

True hemp (cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)

HS Code 5303

Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock

HS Code 5305

Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres n.e.c., raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)

HS Code 5306

Flax yarn

HS Code 5307

Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305

HS Code 5308

Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn

HS Code 5309

Woven fabrics of flax

HS Code 5310

Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303

HS Code 5311

Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn

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What HS Codes for Vegetable Textile Fibres Do Not Cover

Chapter 53 covers flax, jute, hemp, ramie, and other vegetable textile fibers. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Cotton

Chapter 52

Vegetable plaiting materials not for textile use

Chapter 14

Hemp seeds for sowing

Chapter 12

Garments made of these fibers

Chapters 61, 62

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Vegetable Textile Fibres HS 53

HS Code 5301

Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)

HS Code 5302

True hemp (cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)

HS Code 5303

Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock

Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305

HS Code 5308

Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn

HS Code 5309

Woven fabrics of flax

HS Code 5310

Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303

HS Code 5311

Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 53?

HS code 53 covers Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn, one of the chapter 53 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 53 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 53 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 53?