Scutched Flax Tow from China
Short flax fibers and waste (tow) separated during scutching, the process of beating retted flax to remove woody parts. Falls under HTS 5301.29.00.00 as 'other' processed flax not spun, used for coarser yarns or blending.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Separate tow from line fibers in documentation; tow often undervalued—ensure accurate appraisal
• Test for moisture content (<12%) to prevent mold during shipping; include lab certificates
• Avoid bundling with spun products to prevent classification as yarn waste under 5301.30