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HS code for flax - yarn and thread
5306
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “flax - yarn and thread” points to heading 5306: flax yarn. 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.
The UK Global Tariff divides 5306 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 5306 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 3.8% and 5%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 5306 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 3.8% and 5% (average 4.3%).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
EU 3.8% – 5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 4.3% 
Türkiye 3.8% – 5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 4.3% 
USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 10% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 18% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 14% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 11% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 3.7% 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free – 7.9% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 4% 
Taiwan 3% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for flax - yarn and thread?
Flax - yarn and thread are classified under 5306 (Flax yarn) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.