Water-Retted Broken Flax for Spinning Mills

Flax water-retted then broken, producing clean fibers for spinning under HTS 5301.21.00.00. Controlled retting ensures consistent quality. Packed in 45lb bales for US mills.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5301Same rate: 35%

If retted but unbroken

Missing mechanical breaking step keeps in raw category.

5301.30.00.00Same rate: 35%

If retting damage excessive

Degraded fibers from over-retting become waste.

5309.11.00Same rate: 35%

If spun into yarn already

Any twisting or spinning moves to yarn headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Water retting certificates required for quality verification

β€’ Neutral pH testing prevents classification disputes

β€’ Temperature-controlled containers recommended

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