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U.S. imports of flax tow and waste (HS 530130) totaled $678K in July 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Flax Tow and Waste paid $15K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 2.3% on $676K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Flax Tow and Waste imports of $678K in July 2026 ran 27% below the year-to-date monthly average of $929K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFlax tow—the short, tangled fibers separated during hackling—along with yarn waste and garnetted stock, is classified here and serves as a lower-cost input for coarser linen yarns, nonwovens, and composite materials. Belgium and Belarus lead US import supply, followed by France, Egypt, and Lithuania; the prominence of Belarus reflects its large state-operated flax processing sector, which generates substantial tow as a byproduct of long-line fiber production. A single 10-digit line (5301300000) covers all flax tow and waste without further subdivision, simplifying classification but requiring importers to distinguish this material from hackled long-line fiber (530129) based on fiber length and form.
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The key physical distinction is fiber length and alignment: hackled long-line flax consists of aligned, parallel fiber bundles typically exceeding 10–12 inches, while tow is composed of short, tangled fibers under approximately 6 inches. A supplier's mill certificate or fiber analysis report stating average fiber length and confirming the material is a byproduct of the hackling process (tow) rather than a finished hackled sliver is the standard supporting document for customs purposes.
Flax tow is used in coarser linen yarn spinning for canvas, rope, and industrial textiles; as a reinforcement fiber in natural-fiber composite panels for automotive interiors; and in nonwoven insulation and geotextile applications. Garnetted flax stock—mechanically shredded waste—is used in paper manufacturing and as a filler material. The relatively low value per kilogram compared to hackled fiber means freight and logistics costs are a significant factor in sourcing decisions.
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HSChapter 53
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5301300000 | Flax Tow and Waste Yarn Waste and Garnetted Stock | $678K | 2.25% | 99.75% | $15K |
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$678KYoY · Pro
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$0YoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Belgium and France together supply 99% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 2.25%.