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French Long Flax Line from Japan

Superior long-line flax from Normandy, scutched and hackled for fine linen fabrics. Under HTS 5301.29.00.00 as 'other' processed flax, distinguished from raw by mechanical cleaning per statistical notes.

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

• Leverage US-EU flax quotas if applicable; provide processing facility certifications

• Sample fibers for cleanliness (trash <1%) during customs exam

• Label bales with fiber metrics (denier, length) for valuation