Product classification
HS code for linen blend fabric: 5309.21
Fabrics, woven, of flax, containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached.
Classification of linen blend fabric under HS 5309.21
The classification of linen blend fabrics under HS code 5309.21 is determined by the fiber composition and the state of the textile. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Section Notes for Section XI of the Harmonized System, woven fabrics containing less than 85% by weight of flax are classified under the 5309.2x subheadings. Specifically, 5309.21 is reserved for fabrics that are either unbleached or bleached. Unbleached fabrics are those produced from yarns that have not been subjected to any bleaching, dyeing, or printing processes; they typically retain the natural, slightly brownish or greyish hue of the flax plant. Bleached fabrics have undergone chemical treatment to remove natural pigments and achieve a white appearance. For a fabric to fall under this code, flax must be the predominant vegetable fiber by weight. If the fabric is a blend of flax and synthetic fibers, the classification depends on whether the flax weight exceeds the weight of any other single textile fiber. This code is vital for customs authorities to determine applicable tariffs and trade quotas, as linen blends often face different duty rates compared to pure linen or cotton-heavy textiles.
- Covers
- Woven fabrics containing 60% flax and 40% cotton, unbleached
- Bleached linen-polyester blended fabrics where flax is the primary fiber
- Unbleached canvas made of a flax-synthetic blend (less than 85% flax)
- Bleached flax-viscose blended woven textiles
- Also under 5309.21
- H&M (linen blend apparel)
- Pottery Barn (linen blend home goods)
- Libeco (linen blends)
- Zara Home
- Crate & Barrel.
Codes often confused with 5309.21
Common mistake. Linen blend fabrics are frequently misclassified under HS code 5309.11, which is strictly for fabrics containing 85% or more flax. Another common error is using HS code 5210, which covers cotton fabrics mixed with man-made fibers, or HS code 5515 for other blended synthetic fabrics. The distinction depends entirely on the weight percentage of the flax fiber relative to other materials.
Top exporters and importers of HS 530921 (the code used for linen blend fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 530921 (the code used for linen blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 23% 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 530921, not only linen blend fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $77M 65% of world exports
- 2 Spain $5.9M 5.0% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $5.4M 4.6% of world exports
World total: $117M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$25M 23% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Cambodia* ~$8.4M 7.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $7.5M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $108M 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 linen blend fabric
Brazil classifies linen blend fabric under NCM 5309.21.00: HS 5309.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about linen blend fabric
What is the HS code for linen blend fabric?
The HS code for linen blend fabric is 530921 (Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached). The HS code for woven linen blend fabric containing less than 85% flax, which is unbleached or bleached, is 5309.21.
How do I classify linen blend fabric for customs?
linen blend fabric is classified under HS code 530921 — Fabrics, woven; of flax, containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include dyed linen blends?
No, dyed linen blend fabrics are classified under HS code 5309.29, as 5309.21 is restricted to unbleached or bleached states.
Which countries are the top exporters of linen blend fabric (HS 530921)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 530921 (the code used for linen blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($77M, 65% of world exports), Spain ($5.9M) and Portugal ($5.4M). World exports came to about $117M, 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 linen blend fabric (HS 530921)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 530921 (the code used for linen blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $25M, 23% of world imports), Cambodia (about $8.4M) and the United States ($7.5M). World imports came to about $108M, 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 linen blend fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 530921 for linen blend 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 linen blend fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, linen blend fabric (HS 530921) is classified under NCM 5309.21.00.