New Zealand Flax Fiber (Phormium) from China
New Zealand flax fiber, from Phormium tenax, is raw processed for traditional weaving but remains unspun. Tariff item 5305.00.00 covers this as an 'other vegetable textile fiber' not elsewhere specified, in raw or processed form.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the fiber is unspun and not woven into fabric, which would change classification
• Have documentation showing the botanical source (Phormium tenax)
• Check if the fiber requires any phytosanitary certification for import into Canada