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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 5301100000–5311000000).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the flax has been hackled
Hackled flax is a more processed stage than broken or scutched.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that the flax is broken but not hackled or spun, with shives removed
• Provide the fiber length and processing details to support classification
• Verify duty rate with a customs broker
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