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

In plain English

This category covers flax that is either raw or processed but has not been spun into yarn, along with flax tow and waste materials such as yarn waste and garnetted stock. The items are divided based on their specific state of preparation. Some entries include flax that is raw or retted, while others cover flax that has been broken, scutched, hackled, or otherwise processed. Additional classifications account for the remaining flax tow and waste products.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (4)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

Chapter 53 classification notes

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Other headings in Chapter 53

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• 5303 — Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), ra…
• 5305 — Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other veg…
• 5306 — Flax yarn
• 5307 — Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305
• 5308 — Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn
• 5309 — Woven fabrics of flax
• 5310 — Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303
• 5311 — Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of pape…