Flax yarn

HS v2017 Code: 5306

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
53	06	n/a

Code	5306
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	53

Ancestor Codes: Vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn

This Code: Flax yarn

Child Codes: Yarn; of flax, single; Yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cabled

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): True hemp (cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock); Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock; Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres n.e.c., raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock); Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305; Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn

About flax yarn

HS code 5306 covers flax yarn, a versatile and natural textile material derived from the flax plant. Flax yarn has a long history of use in the production of linen fabrics, and continues to play a significant role in the global textile industry. As a renewable and biodegradable resource, flax yarn is increasingly sought after for its environmental benefits, making it an important component of the broader shift towards sustainable textile production.

Production process

The production of flax yarn involves several key steps. First, the flax plant is harvested and the fibers are extracted from the stems through a process called retting. The fibers are then cleaned, combed, and spun into yarn using specialized machinery. Depending on the desired characteristics, the yarn may undergo additional processing such as bleaching, dyeing, or finishing.

Production inputs

The primary input for the flax yarn industry is the flax plant itself, which is typically grown in temperate climates. Other key inputs include water for retting, as well as machinery and equipment for fiber extraction, cleaning, and yarn production. Energy sources, such as electricity or fossil fuels, are also required to power the various stages of the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary output of the flax yarn industry is, of course, flax yarn itself. This yarn is then consumed by a variety of other industries, including 5309 Woven fabrics of flax, 5311 Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibers; woven fabrics of paper yarn, and 6302 Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen, among others. The versatility of flax yarn allows it to be used in a wide range of textile products, from clothing and home furnishings to industrial applications.

Family tree for flax yarn

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/53'>53: Vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5306'>5306: Flax yarn</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5301'>5301: Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5302'>5302: True hemp (cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5303'>5303: Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5305'>5305: Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres n.e.c., raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5307'>5307: Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5308'>5308: Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5309'>5309: Woven fabrics of flax</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5310'>5310: Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5311'>5311: Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn</a>"]

    B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/530610'>530610: Yarn; of flax, single</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/530620'>530620: Yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cabled</a>"]


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