Scutched Flax Tow from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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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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Import Tips
• Ensure the product is classified as 'scutched flax tow' and not as flax tow or waste of heading 5301.30, which covers tow and waste
• Provide evidence of the scutching process and that the fibers are not spun
• Verify the fiber length and quality to confirm it is not yarn waste