Line Flax for Linen Spinning from Japan
Premium long-line flax fibers, hackled and cleaned after scutching, intended for high-quality linen yarn production. HTS 5301.29.00.00 covers this processed-but-unspun flax from the 'other' category beyond raw forms.
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
• Specify micronaire value and fiber length (>20 inches) in specs to justify line vs. tow classification
• Use ventilated containers to maintain fiber quality; declare processing origin (e.g
• Belgium, France)
• Comply with CPSC fiber content rules if resold for consumer textiles