Woven fabrics of flax

HS v2017 Code: 5309

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
53	09	n/a

Code	5309
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: Woven fabrics of flax

Child Codes: Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached; 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, other than unbleached or bleached

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Flax yarn; Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305; Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn; Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303; Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn

About woven fabrics of flax

HS code 5309 covers woven fabrics made from flax, a natural fiber derived from the flax plant. The flax industry is an important part of the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing a versatile and durable fabric material used in a wide range of products. Flax fabrics are valued for their breathability, softness, and natural luster, making them popular choices for clothing, home furnishings, and industrial applications.

Production process

The production of woven flax fabrics typically involves several key steps. First, the flax fibers are harvested, retted (a process that separates the fibers from the plant's woody stem), and then spun into yarn. The yarn is then woven into a fabric using traditional weaving techniques, such as plain weave, twill, or satin. Finishing processes, such as bleaching, dyeing, or calendering, may be applied to the woven fabric to enhance its appearance and performance characteristics.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of HS code 5309 woven fabrics is raw flax fiber. Flax is typically grown in temperate climates and is a renewable, biodegradable, and environmentally-friendly natural fiber. In addition to the raw flax, the production process also requires weaving machinery, such as looms, as well as various chemicals and finishing agents used in the post-weaving treatment of the fabric.

Production outputs

Woven fabrics classified under HS code 5309 are used in a variety of end-products, including clothing, home textiles, and industrial applications. These fabrics may be further processed and combined with other materials, such as 5407 Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn or 5515 Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, to create a wide range of textile products.

Family tree for woven fabrics of flax

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    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/v2017/5309'>5309: Woven fabrics of flax</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/v2017/5306'>5306: Flax yarn</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5307'>5307: Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5308'>5308: Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn</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/v2017/530911'>530911: Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing 85% or more flax, unbleached or bleached</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/530919'>530919: Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleached</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/530921'>530921: Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/530929'>530929: Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleached</a>"]


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