Belgian Hackled Flax Stricks from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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