Belgian Hackled Flax Stricks from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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