Product classification
HS code for colored linen fabric: 5309.19
Fabrics, woven, of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleached.
Classification of colored linen fabric under HS 5309.19
Colored linen fabric is classified under HS code 5309.19. This code is designated for woven fabrics of flax containing 85% or more flax by weight. The classification process begins at heading 5309, which covers all woven flax fabrics. Because the product is "colored," it is excluded from the 5309.11 subheading, which is strictly for unbleached or bleached fabrics. The "other" category (5309.19) encompasses fabrics that have undergone dyeing, printing, or are woven from yarns of different colors. This classification ensures that high-purity linen textiles are distinguished from blends. The 85% threshold is a critical legal note in the textile chapters of the Harmonized System, separating pure or high-content fabrics from those blended with significant amounts of other fibers like cotton or synthetics. The coloring process adds significant value and changes the aesthetic properties, necessitating this specific sub-classification.
- Covers
- 100% dyed linen fabric for clothing
- Printed pure linen canvas for home decor
- Yarn-dyed 100% flax fabric (e.g., chambray linen)
- Colored linen upholstery fabric (85%+ flax)
- Dyed heavy-weight linen for industrial applications
- Also under 5309.19
- Libeco dyed linen
- Solbiati printed linen
- Masters of Linen finished fabric
- LinenMe colored linen
Codes often confused with 5309.19
Common mistake. A frequent mistake is classifying colored linen under 5309.11, which only applies to unbleached or bleached linen. Another error occurs when the flax content is slightly below 85%; in such cases, the fabric must be classified under 5309.29. Additionally, if the linen fabric is intended for specific technical uses, such as bolting cloth, it might be misclassified under 5911, though 5309.19 remains the standard for general-purpose woven linen.
Top exporters and importers of HS 530919 (the code used for colored linen fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 530919 (the code used for colored linen fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 19% 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 530919, not only colored linen fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $521M 56% of world exports
- 2 Italy $116M 12% of world exports
- 3 India $49M 5.2% of world exports
World total: $936M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$171M 19% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$96M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $70M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $909M 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 fabric
Brazil classifies colored linen fabric under NCM 5309.19.00: HS 5309.19 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 fabric
What is the HS code for colored linen fabric?
The HS code for colored linen fabric is 530919 (Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleached). The HS code for colored linen fabric with 85% or more flax content is 5309.19.
How do I classify colored linen fabric for customs?
colored linen fabric is classified under HS code 530919 — Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleached. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the linen fabric is bleached but not dyed?
If the fabric is only bleached (white) and contains 85% or more flax, it should be classified under HS code 5309.11 instead of 5309.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of colored linen fabric (HS 530919)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 530919 (the code used for colored linen fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($521M, 56% of world exports), Italy ($116M) and India ($49M). World exports came to about $936M, 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 fabric (HS 530919)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 530919 (the code used for colored linen fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $171M, 19% of world imports), Vietnam (about $96M) and the United States ($70M). World imports came to about $909M, 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 fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 530919 for colored linen fabric 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 fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, colored linen fabric (HS 530919) is classified under NCM 5309.19.00.