Flax yarn
2 declarable lines
Heading 5306 covers flax yarn. It is split into single yarn and multiple (folded) or cabled yarn. Both declarable lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Single-ply linen yarn for weaving
- Linen warp yarn
- Linen weft yarn
- Folded linen yarn
- Cabled linen yarn
- Flax yarn for knitting
- Flax yarn for crochet
- Linen yarn sold on cones for textile production
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the goods are spun yarn, not raw flax fiber or woven linen fabric.
- Confirm the fiber is flax rather than jute, true hemp, paper, or another vegetable textile fiber.
- Check whether the yarn is a single strand or is folded or cabled.
- Use 5306.10.00.00 for single flax yarn.
- Use 5306.20.00.00 for multiple (folded) or cabled flax yarn.
Often confused with
- Heading 5301Raw flax fiber
Heading 5301 covers flax that is raw or processed but not spun, not finished yarn.
- Heading 5309Woven linen fabric
Heading 5309 covers woven fabrics of flax, not yarn.
- Heading 5307Jute yarn
Heading 5307 covers yarn of jute or other textile bast fibers of heading 5303.
- Heading 5308Paper yarn
Heading 5308 covers paper yarn and yarn of other vegetable textile fibers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for single flax yarn?
Single flax yarn is classified under 5306.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the general (MFN) duty on folded or cabled flax yarn?
Multiple (folded) or cabled flax yarn is classified under 5306.20.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify flax yarn?
First confirm the product is spun flax yarn, not raw flax fiber or linen fabric. Single yarn goes in 5306.10.00.00 and folded or cabled yarn goes in 5306.20.00.00, both at a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.