Chapter 5301 — Customs Tariff Headings

Dew-Retted Flax Bundles for Linen Weaving Prep

> Dew-retted flax bundles are flax stems that have been retted through natural exposure to dew, a process that separates the fibers from the woody core. They are presented unspun and uncleaned, making them a raw agricultural product. This tariff item covers flax that is raw or retted, before any further processing such as scutching or spinning.

Raw Long Flax Fiber for Linen Production

> Raw long flax fiber is extracted from the flax plant stem and retted to separate the fibers from the woody parts, but it is not further processed or spun. This product is in its initial stage after retting, making it suitable for classification as raw or retted flax. It is used as a base material for subsequent linen production.

Retted Flax Stricks for Textile Spinning

> Retted flax stricks are bundles of flax fibers that have been retted but are not processed beyond that stage. They are ready for line production but remain unspun and uncleaned. This product falls under the tariff item for raw or retted flax, as it has not undergone mechanical cleaning or spinning.

Unprocessed Retted Flax for Artisanal Linen

> Unprocessed retted flax consists of flax fibers that have been retted but are not further processed, maintaining traditional quality for artisanal linen production. The product is in a raw state, suitable for spinning after additional steps. It is classified under this tariff item as raw or retted flax.

Water-Retted Long Flax Line for Spinning Mills

> Water-retted long flax line consists of premium flax fibers obtained from a water retting process, resulting in soft and uniform fibers suitable for high-quality yarn. The product remains retted but unprocessed, with no spinning or further treatment. This tariff item covers flax in its raw or retted state, regardless of the retting method used.

Belgian Broken Flax for Premium Linen Yarn

Premium broken flax from Belgium, mechanically broken to preserve long fibers while removing cortex. This intermediate product is not spun and requires further processing before spinning, fitting the tariff item for broken or scutched flax.

Broken Flax Shives for Textile Preparation

Broken flax shives, mechanically broken to separate fibers from the woody core. This intermediate product is not spun and requires further cleaning, fitting the tariff item for broken or scutched flax.

Hackle-Ready Broken Flax Straw

Flax straw broken into 30-40cm lengths for next-stage hackling, with woody shives removed but fibers not aligned. This fits the tariff item for broken or scutched flax as an intermediate product not yet spun.

Industrial Scutched Flax for Linen Weaving Prep

Long-line scutched flax processed for industrial linen production, with woody portions removed via scutching blades. This product is not spun and falls under the tariff item for broken or scutched flax.

Northern European Scutched Flax Bales

Scutched flax from Netherlands/Belgium, standard 20kg bales, with superior fiber length due to optimal climate. This product is scutched and not spun, fitting the tariff item for broken or scutched flax.

Scutched Dew-Retted Flax Bundles

Flax bundles dew-retted then scutched to clean fibers, meeting the broken/scutched criteria. Natural field retting followed by mechanical scutching produces consistent textile-grade fibers, not yet spun.

Scutched Flax Fiber for Linen Spinning

Scutched flax fibers processed to remove woody parts, leaving clean bast fibers ready for hackling. This product is classified under the tariff item for broken or scutched flax, not yet spun.

Textile Grade Scutched Flax Long Line

Long-line flax (over 25cm fibers) scutched for textile applications, with selected uniform stems yielding premium spinning fibers. This product is scutched and not spun, fitting the tariff item for broken or scutched flax.

Water-Retted Broken Flax for Spinning Mills

Flax water-retted then broken, producing clean fibers for spinning. This product is broken and not spun, fitting the tariff item for broken or scutched flax, with controlled retting ensuring consistent quality.

Belgian Hackled Flax Stricks

High-grade stricks of hackled flax from Belgium, bundled long fibers post-hackling for premium spinning mills. This product has been processed by hackling, a mechanical combing step that aligns fibers and removes short impurities, but is not spun, so it falls under tariff item 5301.29.00 as 'other' processed flax.

Broken Scutched Flax Bundles

Flax stems that have been broken and scutched to yield fiber bundles, processed but not spun. This mechanical processing removes woody parts and aligns fibers, placing it under tariff item 5301.29.00 as 'other' processed flax, distinct from raw or retted forms.

Flax Heckling Waste Cleaned

Cleaned waste fibers from hackling machines, still unspun but processed. These fibers have undergone hackling and cleaning, making them 'otherwise processed' flax under tariff item 5301.29.00, as they are not raw, broken, or scutched, and do not qualify as yarn waste.

Flax Roving Preparation Fiber

Semi-processed flax fibers aligned for roving, post-scutching and hackling but pre-spinning. This product has been processed to prepare it for spinning but is not yet spun, so it falls under tariff item 5301.29.00 as 'other' processed flax, per the chapter's definitions.

French Long Flax Line

Superior long-line flax from Normandy, scutched and hackled for fine linen fabrics. This flax has undergone mechanical processing (scutching and hackling) but is not spun, placing it under tariff item 5301.29.00 as 'other' processed flax, distinguished from raw flax by its cleaning and alignment.

Hackled Flax Fiber

Long, aligned flax fibers produced through hackling, a combing process that removes short fibers and impurities from scutched flax. This product is processed but not spun, so it falls under tariff item 5301.29.00 as 'other' processed flax, per the chapter's classification of flax.

Line Flax for Linen Spinning

Premium long-line flax fibers, hackled and cleaned after scutching, intended for high-quality linen yarn production. This product has been processed (hackled) but not spun, so it falls under tariff item 5301.29.00 as 'other' processed flax, beyond raw or broken forms.

Scutched Flax Tow

Short flax fibers and waste (tow) separated during scutching, the process of beating retted flax to remove woody parts. This product is processed but not spun, and it is not yarn waste, so it falls under tariff item 5301.29.00 as 'other' processed flax, used for coarser yarns or blending.

Biodegradable Flax Tow Mulch

Biodegradable flax tow mulch consists of chopped flax tow waste prepared as loose mulch for agricultural and erosion control applications. It remains unspun flax waste, which falls under tariff item 5301.30.00 as flax tow and waste. This natural alternative to plastic mulches is classified based on its material composition and unprocessed state.

Flax Hackling Waste

Flax hackling waste consists of short fibers discarded during the hackling or combing of flax line, classified as tow waste. This processing byproduct, before spinning, falls under tariff item 5301.30.00 as flax tow and waste. It is utilized in twine production and absorbent products.

Flax Noil and Tow Mix

Flax noil and tow mix combines short fibers from combing (noils) with tow waste from scutching. This mixture is classified as flax tow and waste under tariff item 5301.30.00, which explicitly covers yarn waste equivalents. It is used in specialty papers and biodegradable products.

Flax Scutching Tow Waste

Flax scutching tow waste includes short woody fibers and dust removed during scutching of flax straw. This directly matches the definition of flax tow and waste under tariff item 5301.30.00. It is applied in particleboard and insulation fillers.

Flax Tow Absorbent Material

Flax tow absorbent material is loose flax tow waste with high absorbency for oil spills and wipes. It remains in loose fiber form, falling under tariff item 5301.30.00 as flax tow and waste. This eco-friendly cleanup alternative is not spun or further processed.

Flax Tow Dust and Lint

Flax tow dust and lint consists of fine airborne flax tow particles and lint collected from processing machinery. This is included in tariff item 5301.30.00 as comprehensive flax waste. It is used in filters and absorbents.

Flax Tow Fiber Bundles

Flax tow fiber bundles are coarse, short flax fibers separated during flax processing after line flax extraction. They are classified under tariff item 5301.30.00 as flax tow and waste, not spun or processed into yarn. These bundles are used primarily for stuffing and insulation.

Flax Tow for Composite Matrices

Flax tow for composite matrices consists of short flax tow fibers used for reinforcing biocomposites and natural matrices. As unspun waste, it falls under tariff item 5301.30.00 as flax tow and waste. There is growing demand in automotive and construction industries.

Flax Tow for Paper Production

Flax tow for paper production is low-grade flax tow waste specifically sourced for mechanical pulping in paper mills. Tariff item 5301.30.00 covers this unspun waste form. It adds strength to specialty papers and cardboards.

Garnetted Flax Tow Stock

Garnetted flax tow stock is flax tow waste processed through garnetting machines to disentangle fibers, including garnetted stock as per the section notes. It remains unspun waste under tariff item 5301.30.00. It is commonly used in mattress stuffing and erosion control products.

Industrial Flax Tow Fillers

Industrial flax tow fillers are bulk flax tow waste packaged for industrial stuffing applications like upholstery. They remain unspun under tariff item 5301.30.00 as flax waste. This provides a natural, biodegradable alternative to synthetics.

Raw Flax Yarn Waste

Raw flax yarn waste consists of waste fibers from flax yarn production, including short tow-like scraps and noils. It falls under tariff item 5301.30.00, which explicitly includes yarn waste from flax processing. It is ideal for non-woven felts and composite materials.

Recycled Flax Tow from Linens

Recycled flax tow from linens is tow recovered from shredding flax linen scraps and cuttings. Tariff item 5301.30.00 covers garnetted stock and yarn waste equivalents. It is used for composite reinforcement and nonwovens.

Short Flax Tow for Felting

Short flax tow for felting consists of ultra-short flax fibers under 5 cm, ideal for needle-punching and wet felting. It falls under tariff item 5301.30.00 as unspun waste. It is used in geotextiles and insulation.