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Flax Linen Twine from Japan

Fine twisted flax (linen) twine for bookbinding and upholstery. This vegetable fiber twine, excluding cotton, is not elsewhere specified, fitting under tariff item 5609.00.00.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

14%
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
  • HC

    Consumer Products Safety · May be required

    May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5609000000; Equal To 5609000000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

Import Tips

• Verify the twine is made of flax and not other fibers

• If the twine is used in bookbinding, ensure it is not part of a finished book

• Keep records of the fiber content and twist for CBSA