Bought by specialty paper (tea bags, currency paper) and rope manufacturers seeking abaca's strong, water-resistant fibre.
HSN code 53050050 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Of abaca (Manila hemp, a banana-family plant fibre), raw or processed vegetable textile fibre.
Abaca should be baled and graded by fibre length/strength; declare grade as this significantly affects both paper and rope application suitability.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 5305)
- 5305Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres, not elsewhere specified or included,Free
- 530500Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres, not elsewhere specified or included,Free
- 53050010Coir bristles fibreFree
- 53050030Curled or machine twisted coirFree
- 53050040Coir pithFree
- 53050090Of othersFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 53050050 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Abaca (Manila hemp) is prized for its strength and water resistance, used in specialty paper (including tea bags and currency paper) as well as marine rope applications.
HSN 53050050 falls under Chapter 53 and Heading 5305 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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