Flax Tow Fiber Bundles from China
Coarse, short flax fibers separated during the flax processing after line flax extraction, known as tow. Classified under HTS 5301.30.00.00 as flax tow and waste, not spun or processed into yarn. Used primarily for stuffing, paper production, and low-grade textiles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Verify fiber content through lab testing to confirm it's flax tow, not line flax (HTS 5301.21) or spun flax (Chapter 53 headings)
• Include certificates of origin and processing statements proving no spinning has occurred to avoid reclassification