Flax Scutching Tow Waste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide scutching process documentation to differentiate from raw stems
• Dust content must be declared; high dust may require hazardous material handling