What is the difference between HS-6 530911 and 530919?

HS-6 530911 is for unbleached woven flax fabrics containing 85% or more flax, while 530919 is for those that are not bleached or unbleached.

How do I classify a fabric with 80% flax content?

For an 80% flax content fabric, use HS-6 530929 if it is not bleached or unbleached, or HS-6 530921 if it is bleached or unbleached.

What should I consider when importing woven flax fabrics?

Consider the percentage of flax content and whether the fabric is bleached or unbleached to select the correct HS-6 subheading.

Are there specific regulations for importing flax fabrics?

Yes, regulations may vary by country, so check local customs requirements and ensure correct classification to avoid penalties.

What are the tariff rates for woven flax fabrics?

Tariff rates depend on the specific HS-6 code used; consult the tariff schedule for your country to find the applicable rates.

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5309 — Woven fabrics of flax

Chapter 53: Vegetable fibres

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 5309 when importing woven fabrics made primarily from flax. For instance, if you're shipping a roll of unbleached flax fabric for clothing, this is the right code. Understanding the specific subheadings under this code helps ensure compliance and accurate duty assessment.

When deciding between the HS-6 lines, note that 530911 and 530919 apply to fabrics containing 85% or more flax. If your fabric is unbleached, use 530911; otherwise, choose 530919. This distinction is crucial for determining the correct tariff treatment.

For fabrics with less than 85% flax, the choice is between 530921 and 530929. If your fabric is bleached or unbleached, go with 530921; if it doesn’t fall into these categories, use 530929. This classification affects both import duties and product labeling.

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woven flax fabrics · flax fabric import code · HS-4 5309 · flax content classification · bleached vs unbleached flax fabric · importing woven fabrics of flax · flax fabric tariff · HS-6 subheadings for flax · flax fabric trade · flax textile regulations

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Unbleached woven flax fabric for apparel (HS-6 530911)
Bleached woven flax fabric for home textiles (HS-6 530911)
Woven flax fabric with 80% flax content, unbleached (HS-6 530921)
Woven flax fabric with 70% flax content, bleached (HS-6 530921)
Woven flax fabric with 80% flax content, not bleached (HS-6 530929)
Woven flax fabric with 60% flax content, unbleached (HS-6 530929)

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Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What is the difference between HS-6 530911 and 530919?: HS-6 530911 is for unbleached woven flax fabrics containing 85% or more flax, while 530919 is for those that are not bleached or unbleached.
How do I classify a fabric with 80% flax content?: For an 80% flax content fabric, use HS-6 530929 if it is not bleached or unbleached, or HS-6 530921 if it is bleached or unbleached.
What should I consider when importing woven flax fabrics?: Consider the percentage of flax content and whether the fabric is bleached or unbleached to select the correct HS-6 subheading.
Are there specific regulations for importing flax fabrics?: Yes, regulations may vary by country, so check local customs requirements and ensure correct classification to avoid penalties.
What are the tariff rates for woven flax fabrics?: Tariff rates depend on the specific HS-6 code used; consult the tariff schedule for your country to find the applicable rates.

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