Line Flax for Linen Spinning from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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