Industrial Flax Tow Fillers
Bulk flax tow waste packaged for industrial stuffing applications like upholstery. Remains unspun under HTS 5301.30.00.00 as flax waste. Provides natural, biodegradable alternative to synthetics.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported pre-stuffed into furniture
Stuffed articles become finished goods in Chapter 94.
If higher quality filling-grade line
Premium fillers use line flax, not waste tow.
If made-up rags or wipes from tow
Fabricated textile articles shift to Chapter 63.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify end-use in import docs but classification based on fiber form, not use
• Bulk packaging ok; retail packs may trigger set considerations
Related Products under HTS 5301.30.00.00
Garnetted Flax Tow Stock
Flax tow waste processed through garnetting machines to disentangle fibers, including garnetted stock as per HTS notes. Remains unspun waste under 5301.30.00.00. Commonly used in mattress stuffing and erosion control products.
Flax Hackling Waste
Short fibers discarded during hackling/combing of flax line, classified as tow waste. HTS 5301.30.00.00 includes such processing byproducts before spinning. Utilized in twine production and absorbent products.
Flax Tow for Paper Production
Low-grade flax tow waste specifically sourced for mechanical pulping in paper mills. HTS 5301.30.00.00 covers this unspun waste form. Adds strength to specialty papers and cardboards.
Flax Tow Dust and Lint
Fine airborne flax tow particles and lint collected from processing machinery. Included in HTS 5301.30.00.00 as comprehensive flax waste. Used in filters and absorbents.
Recycled Flax Tow from Linens
Tow recovered from shredding flax linen scraps and cuttings. HTS 5301.30.00.00 covers garnetted stock and yarn waste equivalents. For composite reinforcement and nonwovens.
Flax Tow for Composite Matrices
Short flax tow fibers for reinforcing biocomposites and natural matrices. Unspun waste status under HTS 5301.30.00.00. Growing demand in automotive and construction.