HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5309.29 – Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleached
HS code 5309.29 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleached. It is used for linen-cotton blend shirting fabric, dyed flax-viscose upholstery fabric, printed linen-ramie dress fabric, flax-polyester blend curtain material and blended linen suiting fabric.
What HS 5309.29 covers
This code covers woven fabrics made primarily from flax (linen), but where flax constitutes less than 85% of the total fiber content, and the fabric has undergone further processing beyond just being unbleached or bleached. This implies the fabric might be dyed, printed, or blended with other fibers like cotton, ramie, or synthetic filaments to achieve specific textures, durability, or aesthetic qualities. These fabrics are crucial in the textile industry, serving manufacturers of apparel, home furnishings, and specialized industrial textiles. Importers are typically textile mills, garment factories, and distributors in fashion-forward or home decor markets, seeking versatile and natural-fiber-rich materials. Exporters are often countries with strong agricultural flax production or advanced textile manufacturing capabilities. Key considerations include the blend composition, weave type, and finishing treatments, which significantly impact the fabric's end-use and market value. The global trade in these blended flax fabrics reflects a demand for natural fibers combined with the performance or cost benefits of other materials.
- Covers
- Linen-cotton blend shirting fabric
- Dyed flax-viscose upholstery fabric
- Printed linen-ramie dress fabric
- Flax-polyester blend curtain material
- Blended linen suiting fabric
- Washed linen-tencel blend fabric
- Embroidered flax-silk blend fabric
- Examples
- Libeco Home (blended linen fabrics)
- Masters of Linen (various blends)
- Ulster Weavers (linen blends)
- H&M Home (linen blend textiles)
- Zara Home (linen blend fabrics)
Codes often confused with 5309.29
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 530919 (flax fabrics, unbleached/bleached, <85% flax) if the processing stage is overlooked, or with 530921 (flax fabrics, dyed/printed, >=85% flax) if the blend percentage is miscalculated.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 530929, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 530929 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 25% 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 China $552M 64% of world exports
- 2 Italy $95M 11% of world exports
- 3 Spain $67M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $864M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$217M 25% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$109M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Morocco $84M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $878M 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 5309.29
Brazil does not split HS 5309.29: its NCM code is 5309.29.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 53.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5309.29
What is HS code 530929?
HS code 530929 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleached. This code covers woven fabrics made primarily from flax (linen), but where flax constitutes less than 85% of the total fiber content, and the fabric has undergone further processing beyond just being unbleached or bleached. This implies the fabric might be dyed, printed, or blended with other fibers like cotton, ramie, or synthetic filaments to achieve specific textures, durability, or aesthetic qualities. These fabrics are crucial in the textile industry, serving manufacturers of apparel, home furnishings, and specialized industrial textiles. Importers are typically textile mills, garment factories, and distributors in fashion-forward or home decor markets, seeking versatile and natural-fiber-rich materials. Exporters are often countries with strong agricultural flax production or advanced textile manufacturing capabilities. Key considerations include the blend composition, weave type, and finishing treatments, which significantly impact the fabric's end-use and market value. The global trade in these blended flax fabrics reflects a demand for natural fibers combined with the performance or cost benefits of other materials.
What products fall under HS code 530929?
Linen-cotton blend shirting fabric, Dyed flax-viscose upholstery fabric, Printed linen-ramie dress fabric, Flax-polyester blend curtain material, Blended linen suiting fabric, Washed linen-tencel blend fabric, Embroidered flax-silk blend fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 530929?
This code can be confused with 530919 (flax fabrics, unbleached/bleached, <85% flax) if the processing stage is overlooked, or with 530921 (flax fabrics, dyed/printed, >=85% flax) if the blend percentage is miscalculated.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 530929?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 530929 in UN Comtrade data were China ($552M, 64% of world exports), Italy ($95M) and Spain ($67M). World exports came to about $864M, 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 530929?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 530929 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $217M, 25% of world imports), Vietnam (about $109M) and Morocco ($84M). World imports came to about $878M, 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 530929 structured?
HS code 530929 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (53) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 530929?
In Brazil, HS code 530929 is NCM 5309.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.