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HS code for linen yarn and thread
5306
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “linen 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.
In the UK Global Tariff, 5306 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 5306 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 3.8% and 5% (average 4.3%).
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 5306 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 3.8% and 5%.
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 linen yarn and thread?
Linen yarn and thread are classified under 5306 (Flax yarn) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.