HS Code 5306
Flax Yarn for Linen Textiles
HS code 5306 covers yarn made solely or predominantly from flax (linen), serving as an essential input for the linen apparel and home textile industries.
4-digit Section XILCL
HS Code 5306 — Flax Yarn for Linen Textiles
This code covers yarn made from flax fibres (linen yarn). It is used primarily by weavers to produce linen cloth for garments, home textiles, and high-end upholstery.
What's included
- Single flax yarn
- Multiple (folded) flax yarn
- Linen yarn for weaving
- Linen yarn for sewing
What's excluded
- Flax sewing thread for retail sale → use
5401(Sewing thread for retail has different classification)
Common examples
- 100% linen weaving yarn
- Bleached flax yarn on cones
- Grey (unbleached) flax yarn
- Dyed linen yarn for knitting
Frequently asked questions
Is flax yarn the same as linen yarn?
Yes, in the context of trade and textiles, flax yarn is the technical term for what is commonly called linen yarn.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 4% - 10%
- Documentation: Yarn count (decitex or metric count) should be included in the technical specifications.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Italy, Lithuania, Poland
- Top importers: Italy, Portugal, India, Turkey
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Key takeaway
The essential classification for linen yarn used in high-quality textile manufacturing.
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