Scutched Dew-Retted Flax Bundles from Canada
Flax bundles dew-retted then scutched to clean fibers, meeting HTS 5301.21.00.00 broken/scutched criteria. Natural field retting followed by mechanical scutching produces consistent textile-grade fibers. Standard 20kg bales for spinning mills.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document retting method (dew vs water) as it affects fiber quality valuation
• Ensure bundles secured with twine; loose fibers risk waste classification
• Microbiological testing may be required for retted fibers