HS Code 5301
Raw and Processed Flax Fibres
HS code 5301 covers raw, retted, scutched, or hackled flax and flax waste, serving as the primary raw material for industrial linen production.
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HS Code 5301 — Raw and Processed Flax Fibres
This code covers flax in its raw state, as well as processed flax that has not yet been spun into yarn. This includes flax tow, waste, and retted flax used to produce linen textiles.
What's included
- Raw flax
- Retted flax
- Flax tow
- Flax yarn waste
What's excluded
- Flax yarn → use
5306(Yarn is considered a manufactured product under 5306) - Linseed (Flax seed) → use
1204(Seeds are classified under oil seeds in Chapter 12)
Common examples
- Bales of scutched flax
- Flax noils for industrial use
- Retted flax straw
- Flax fibre for paper making
Frequently asked questions
Difference between flax and linen?
Flax is the plant and fibre (5301), while linen refers to the yarn (5306) or woven fabric (5309) made from it.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Phytosanitary certificates may be required as it is a raw agricultural product.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: France, Belgium, Netherlands, Belarus
- Top importers: China, India, Lithuania, Egypt
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Key takeaway
Focuses on the raw agricultural and semi-processed flax fibre before spinning.
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