U.S. imports of Flax, Broken, Scutched, Hackled, or Otherwise Processed but Not Spun (SITC 26512) totaled $60K in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Flax, Broken, Scutched, Hackled, or Otherwise Processed but Not Spun paid $7K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Flax, Broken, Scutched, Hackled, or Otherwise Processed but Not Spun imports of $60K in August 2026 ran 57% above the year-to-date monthly average of $38K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMechanically processed flax — fiber that has been broken to crack the woody shive, scutched to remove it, and hackled to align and grade the long-line fiber — represents the stage immediately before spinning and commands the highest value among unspun flax forms. Long-line hackled flax (line flax) is the premium product destined for fine linen yarn, while shorter fibers separated during hackling (tow) are classified separately. The degree of hackling fineness, expressed as a fiber count or grade designation, is a key commercial specification that buyers and sellers negotiate explicitly.
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Line flax consists of the long, parallel fibers retained after hackling and is used for fine wet-spun linen yarns. Tow comprises the shorter, tangled fibers combed out during hackling and is classified under the flax tow and waste heading. The two products differ substantially in price and spinning application, so purchase contracts should specify which fraction is being traded.
Importers should verify current CBP and USTR guidance at the time of entry, as trade-remedy exposure for textile fiber intermediates can change. Consulting a licensed customs broker familiar with textile classifications is advisable before committing to large forward purchases.
Basic heading 182 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 26512 · $60K of $3.8B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
France and Canada together supply 86% of it. China pays 41.3% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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$34KYoY · free account
Low of 10 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $350K of Flax, Broken, Scutched, Hackled, or Otherwise Processed but Not Spun.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 10 of 12 months reported, exports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.