Woven fabrics of flax
In plain English
This category covers woven fabrics made from flax fibers. The items are divided based on how much flax they contain and whether they have been bleached. Fabrics with high flax content are separated from those with lower flax content. Within each group, unbleached and bleached materials are distinguished from other types of treatment.
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.
Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing 85% or more flax, unbleached or bleached
Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleached
Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached
Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleached
Chapter 53 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Linen-cotton blends — depending on dominant fibre 5309 (linen-cotton) vs. Chapter 52 (cotton).
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.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 53
- 5301 — Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yar…
- 5302 — True hemp (cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and…
- 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
- 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…