Flax yarn

HS v2022 Code: 5306

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
53	06	n/a

Code	5306
Version	HS v2022
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, multiple (folded) or cabled; Yarn; of flax, single

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 durable 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 natural, biodegradable fiber, flax yarn is highly valued for its environmental sustainability and unique properties, making it a popular choice for a wide range of applications, from apparel to home furnishings.

Production process

The production of flax yarn involves a multi-step process. 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, before being woven or knitted into fabrics.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of flax yarn is the flax plant itself, which is typically grown in temperate climates. In addition to the raw flax fibers, the industry also requires various processing equipment, such as retting tanks, combing machines, and spinning frames. Depending on the end-use, other inputs may include dyes, finishing agents, and packaging materials.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 5306 is flax yarn, which is then used as an input for the production of 5309 Woven fabrics of flax, 5311 Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibers, and 6302 Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen, among other textile products. Flax yarn is valued for its strength, absorbency, and natural luster, making it a popular choice for a wide range of applications, from high-end apparel to durable home textiles.

Family tree for flax yarn

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/53'>53: Vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5306'>5306: Flax yarn</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5301'>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/v2022/5302'>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/v2022/5303'>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/v2022/5305'>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/v2022/5307'>5307: Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5308'>5308: Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5309'>5309: Woven fabrics of flax</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5310'>5310: Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5311'>5311: Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn</a>"]

    B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/530610'>530610: Yarn; of flax, single</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/530620'>530620: Yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cabled</a>"]


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