Raw Long Flax Fiber for Linen Production from China
Raw flax fibers extracted from the flax plant stem, retted to separate fibers from woody parts but not further processed or spun. Classified under HTS 5301.10.00.00 as raw or retted flax, the initial stage before spinning into linen yarn.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify retting process documentation to confirm fibers are not scutched or hackled, avoiding misclassification as processed flax
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates proving fibers are free from pests, as raw vegetable fibers face strict agricultural import controls
• Declare exact moisture content, as overly dry or contaminated retted flax may trigger quality inspections