Scutched Dew-Retted Flax Bundles from China
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 — 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
• 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