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HS code for flax - raw or processed but not spun
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “flax - raw or processed but not spun” points to heading 5301: flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock). Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
In the UK Global Tariff, 5301 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 5301 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 5301 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
USA Free – 3.8% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 1.3% · 1× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Brazil 5.4% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Argentina 5.4% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for flax - raw or processed but not spun?
Flax - raw or processed but not spun are classified under 5301 (Flax, raw or processed but not spun) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.