Scutched Dew-Retted Flax Bundles from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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