Belgian Hackled Flax Stricks from China
High-grade stricks of hackled flax from Belgium, bundled long fibers post-hackling for premium spinning mills. Classified in HTS 5301.29.00.00 as processed flax (hackled) not spun, meeting chapter notes for vegetable fibers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.3%
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
• Include EU origin certificates (e.g
• Master of Linen) for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements
• Weigh net of packaging; stricks often baled—declare bale weights accurately
• Inspect for retting type (dew/field vs. water) as it affects quality declarations