Scutched Flax
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Overview & Key Summary
Scutched Flax / Broken Linen Fiber
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What is classified under HS Code 5301.21.00?
HS Code 5301.21.00 covers flax, broken or scutched. In commercial practice these goods are traded as Scutched Flax made of Natural Flax, and buyers, factories and customs brokers most often refer to them as scutched flax, broken flax, linen line fiber.
The code is read level by level: Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) narrows to Chapter 53 (Other Vegetable Textile Fibers), then Heading 5301 (Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste) and Subheading 5301.21 (Broken or scutched), ending at the 8-digit tariff line 5301.21.00. The first six digits follow the WCO international standard and stay the same in every country; the final two digits are the national subdivision used for duty assessment and trade statistics.
- Classification is decided by the heading text and the material and construction it names — here, Natural Flax and Scutched Flax.
- If a shipment mixes this product with other textile articles, each item is classified under its own heading; goods put up in sets follow the essential-character rule (GIR 3).
- When the same product exists in several materials, the material named in this code (Natural Flax) is the one that must appear on the invoice and packing list.
How to declare HS Code 5301.21.00
- Commercial invoice: print 5301.21.00 next to the item description (Scutched Flax) with the material composition (Natural Flax) matching the code text exactly.
- Packing list: keep quantities, net and gross weights and carton counts consistent with the invoice line for this code.
- Certificate of Origin & Bill of Lading: repeat the same code so bank document checkers under an L/C and customs officers see one consistent classification across all documents.
- Before shipment: verify the code against the destination country's current tariff schedule — duty rates, restrictions and required certificates are set nationally, not by the HS code itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is HS Code 5301.21.00?
HS Code 5301.21.00 is the internationally recognized 8-digit tariff classification for "Flax, broken or scutched". It falls under Chapter 53 (Other Vegetable Textile Fibers).
Which products are classified under HS Code 5301.21.00?
This code covers Scutched Flax made of Natural Flax. Key commercial items include scutched flax, broken flax, linen line fiber, scutched linen.
How is custom duty calculated for HS Code 5301.21.00?
Custom duty rates depend on the destination country customs schedule, trade agreements (GSP, LDC duty-free access, FTA), and invoice valuation. Always check local customs authority tariff schedules for current rates.
What shipping and commercial documents require HS Code 5301.21.00?
This HS Code must be declared accurately on Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (B/L), Certificates of Origin (COO), and Customs Export/Import Declarations.