Flax Noil and Tow Mix from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber length analysis to confirm tow/noil composition vs. line fibers
• Include waste origin certificates from flax mills to support classification