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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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