Flax Noil and Tow Mix from Canada
Mixture of flax noils (short fibers from combing) and tow waste from scutching. Classified as flax tow and waste under HTS 5301.30.00.00, explicitly covering yarn waste equivalents. Used in specialty papers and biodegradable composites.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber length analysis to confirm tow/noil composition vs. line fibers
• Include waste origin certificates from flax mills to support classification