Product classification
HS code for colored linen blend: 5309.29
Fabrics, woven, of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleached.
Classification of colored linen blend under HS 5309.29
Colored linen blend fabrics are classified under HS code 5309.29. This classification is determined by two primary factors: the percentage of flax (linen) content and the state of the fabric. Under Chapter 53 of the Harmonized System, woven fabrics of flax are categorized in heading 5309. If the fabric contains less than 85% flax by weight, it is directed to the 5309.2x subheadings. The final digit, 9, indicates that the fabric is neither unbleached nor bleached, meaning it has been dyed, printed, or made from yarns of different colors. This classification follows GRI 3(b) for mixtures, where the flax provides the essential character but does not exceed the 85% threshold. The blend often includes cotton, polyester, or viscose, but the flax must remain the predominant textile material by weight compared to any other single textile fiber for it to remain in Chapter 53.
- Covers
- Dyed linen-cotton blend fabrics (less than 85% linen)
- Printed linen-polyester upholstery blends
- Yarn-dyed linen-viscose apparel fabrics
- Colored linen-silk blends where linen is the majority fiber
- Bleached and then dyed flax-synthetic blends
- Also under 5309.29
- 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. The most common misclassification is using HS code 5309.19, which is reserved for fabrics containing 85% or more flax. Importers often fail to verify the exact weight percentage of the blend. Another error is classifying these under 5309.21, which is only for unbleached or bleached blends. If the fabric is predominantly cotton by weight (e.g., 60% cotton, 40% linen), it must be classified under Chapter 52 (e.g., 5208 or 5209) rather than Chapter 53.
Top exporters and importers of HS 530929 (the code used for colored linen blend), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 530929 (the code used for colored linen blend) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 530929, not only colored linen blend.
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 colored linen blend
Brazil classifies colored linen blend under NCM 5309.29.00: HS 5309.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about colored linen blend
What is the HS code for colored linen blend?
The HS code for colored linen blend is 530929 (Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleached). The HS code for colored linen blend fabrics containing less than 85% flax is 5309.29.
How do I classify colored linen blend for customs?
colored linen blend is classified under HS code 530929 — Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleached. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 5309.21 and 5309.29?
Use 5309.21 for fabrics that are raw (unbleached) or purely white (bleached). Use 5309.29 for any fabric that has been dyed, printed, or contains colored yarns.
Which countries are the top exporters of colored linen blend (HS 530929)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 530929 (the code used for colored linen blend) 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 colored linen blend (HS 530929)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 530929 (the code used for colored linen blend) 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.
Is the HS code for colored linen blend the same in all countries?
The base HS code 530929 for colored linen blend is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for colored linen blend in Brazil?
In Brazil, colored linen blend (HS 530929) is classified under NCM 5309.29.00.