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U.S. imports of flax tow and waste (HS 530130) totaled $1.3M in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Flax Tow and Waste paid $71K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 5.3% on $1.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Flax Tow and Waste imports of $1.3M in April 2026 ran 59% above the year-to-date monthly average of $847K.
Last updated: April 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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5301300000 | FLAX TOW AND WASTE YARN WASTE AND GARNETTED STOCK | $1.3M | 5.28% | $71K |
FLAX TOW AND WASTE YARN WASTE AND GARNETTED STOCK
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5301300000 | FLAX TOW AND WASTE YARN WASTE AND GARNETTED STOCK | $9K |
FLAX TOW AND WASTE YARN WASTE AND GARNETTED STOCK
151 kg
WOVEN FABRICS >=85% BY WEIGHT OF FLAX OTHER
HS 530919
COCONUT, ABACA, OTH VEG TEXT FIBER, NESOI, RAW ETC
HS 530500
WOVEN FABRICS <85% BY WEIGHT OF FLAX OTHER
HS 530929
WOV FB JUTE/O TX BAST F EX FLX TR HMP & R UNBL
HS 531010
WOV FAB >=85% FLAX UNBLEACHED OR BLEACHED
HS 530911
WOV FAB OF OT VEG TEXTILE FIB WOV FAB OF PPR YARN
HS 531100
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELGIUM | $631K | -- | -$631K |
| EGYPT | $502K | -- | -$502K |
| BELARUS | $204K | -- | -$204K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| CANADA | $7K | -- | -$7K |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| Oklahoma | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| Idaho | $7K | -- | -$7K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| CHARLOTTE, NC | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| SWEETGRASS, MT | $7K | -- | -$7K |