Water-Retted Long Flax Line for Spinning Mills from Japan
Premium long flax fibers from water retting process, soft and uniform for high-quality yarn. Remains under HTS 5301.10.00.00 as retted but unprocessed flax.
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
• Test for residual pectin content to prove complete retting without chemical treatment
• Use ventilated containers to manage moisture levels during long-haul shipping from retting regions
• Register as organic if certified, qualifying for preferential tariff treatment under certain FTAs