HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5301.30 – Flax; tow and waste, including yarn waste and garnetted stock
HS code 5301.30 is the 6-digit subheading for flax, tow and waste, including yarn waste and garnetted stock. It is used for flax tow, flax noils, flax yarn waste, garnetted flax stock and flax shives.
What HS 5301.30 covers
This category covers the by-products and waste generated during flax processing, including flax tow and various forms of waste like yarn waste and garnetted stock. Flax tow consists of shorter, coarser fibers separated during scutching and hackling, while yarn waste and garnetted stock are remnants from spinning and weaving. These materials, though considered 'waste,' are valuable in their own right, finding applications in non-woven textiles, paper manufacturing, insulation, composites, and even animal bedding. Importers and exporters in this segment are often specialized recyclers, industrial manufacturers, or companies focused on sustainable material solutions. The trade in flax waste highlights the circular economy principles within the natural fiber industry, maximizing resource utilization.
- Covers
- Flax tow
- Flax noils
- Flax yarn waste
- Garnetted flax stock
- Flax shives
- Short flax fibers
- Flax processing residue
- Examples
- Flax tow for insulation panels
- flax waste for paper manufacturing
- garnetted flax for automotive composites
- flax shives for animal bedding
Codes often confused with 5301.30
Common mistake. Sometimes confused with other vegetable textile waste codes like 530390 (jute waste) or 530500 (other vegetable fiber waste) if the specific fiber origin isn't clearly identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 530130, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 530130 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 60% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $140M 46% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $81M 27% of world exports
- 3 Belarus* ~$28M 9.4% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $302M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $234M 60% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $75M 19% of world imports
- 3 France $31M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $392M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 5301.30
Brazil does not split HS 5301.30: its NCM code is 5301.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 53.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5301.30
What is HS code 530130?
HS code 530130 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Flax; tow and waste, including yarn waste and garnetted stock. This category covers the by-products and waste generated during flax processing, including flax tow and various forms of waste like yarn waste and garnetted stock. Flax tow consists of shorter, coarser fibers separated during scutching and hackling, while yarn waste and garnetted stock are remnants from spinning and weaving. These materials, though considered 'waste,' are valuable in their own right, finding applications in non-woven textiles, paper manufacturing, insulation, composites, and even animal bedding. Importers and exporters in this segment are often specialized recyclers, industrial manufacturers, or companies focused on sustainable material solutions. The trade in flax waste highlights the circular economy principles within the natural fiber industry, maximizing resource utilization.
What products fall under HS code 530130?
Flax tow, flax noils, flax yarn waste, garnetted flax stock, flax shives, short flax fibers, flax processing residue
What are common misclassifications for HS code 530130?
Sometimes confused with other vegetable textile waste codes like 530390 (jute waste) or 530500 (other vegetable fiber waste) if the specific fiber origin isn't clearly identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 530130?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 530130 in UN Comtrade data were France ($140M, 46% of world exports), Belgium ($81M) and Belarus (about $28M). World exports came to about $302M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 530130?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 530130 in UN Comtrade data were China ($234M, 60% of world imports), Belgium ($75M) and France ($31M). World imports came to about $392M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 530130 structured?
HS code 530130 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (53) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 530130?
In Brazil, HS code 530130 is NCM 5301.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.