Scutched Dew-Retted Flax Bundles from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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