Flax Scutching Tow Waste from Canada
Short woody fibers and dust removed during scutching of flax straw, forming tow waste. Directly matches HTS 5301.30.00.00 definition of flax tow and waste. Applied in particleboard and insulation fillers.
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
• Provide scutching process documentation to differentiate from raw stems
• Dust content must be declared; high dust may require hazardous material handling