Woven fabrics of flax

HS v2022 Code: 5309

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
53	09	n/a

Code	5309
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: Woven fabrics of flax

Child Codes: 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; Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing 85% or more flax, unbleached or bleached; Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, 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 material for a wide range of applications. Flax fabrics are valued for their breathability, softness, and unique aesthetic, making them popular in the production of high-quality clothing, home furnishings, and industrial textiles.

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 core), and then spun into yarn. The yarn is then woven into a fabric using specialized looms, which can create a variety of weave patterns and textures. Finishing processes, such as bleaching, dyeing, or printing, may be applied to the woven fabric to achieve the desired appearance and properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of woven flax fabrics include the raw flax fibers, which are the primary material. Additionally, manufacturers may use various chemicals, dyes, and finishing agents, as well as specialized machinery like looms and spinning equipment. The availability and quality of these inputs can significantly impact the production and characteristics of the final flax fabric.

Production outputs

Woven flax fabrics produced under HS code 5309 are used in a variety of applications, including 5407 Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, 5408 Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, and 6302 Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen. These flax-based textiles are often incorporated into high-end clothing, home furnishings, and industrial products that require a natural, sustainable, and durable material.

Family tree for woven fabrics of flax

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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/v2022/5309'>5309: Woven fabrics of flax</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/v2022/5306'>5306: Flax yarn</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5307'>5307: Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5308'>5308: Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn</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/v2022/530911'>530911: Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing 85% or more flax, unbleached or bleached</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/530919'>530919: Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleached</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/530921'>530921: Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/530929'>530929: Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleached</a>"]


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