Unprocessed Retted Flax for Artisanal Linen from Japan
Retted flax fibers destined for small-batch artisanal linen production, maintaining traditional quality. HTS 5301.10.00.00 applies to all raw/retted forms before spinning.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain chain-of-custody documents from farm to port to verify no intermediate processing
• Sample test for strength and fineness grades (L, D, A, B, C, DT, X) for accurate commercial valuation
• Avoid plastic packaging that traps moisture; use traditional strick bundling for breathability