Hackled Flax Fiber from Mexico
Long, aligned flax fibers produced through hackling, a combing process that removes short fibers and impurities from scutched flax. Classified under HTS 5301.29.00.00 as flax processed (broken, scutched, hackled) but not spun, ready for spinning into linen yarn.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify processing level via invoices and certificates; must confirm hackled/scutched but not spun to avoid reclassification
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates for agricultural fiber imports to meet USDA/APHS requirements
• Document fiber length and cleanliness to distinguish from raw flax (5301.21) or spun linen (5306)