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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of flax, broken, scutched, hackled, or otherwise processed but not spun (SITC 26512) totaled $11K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Flax, Broken, Scutched, Hackled, or Otherwise Processed but Not Spun imports of $11K in April 2026 ran 59% below the year-to-date monthly average of $26K.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time