Short Flax Tow for Felting from Japan
Ultra-short flax tow (<5cm) ideal for needle-punching and wet felting. HTS 5301.30.00.00 as unspun waste. Used in geotextiles and insulation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify felting grade in documentation
• Cohesion testing without binders
• Distinguish from wool noils (Chapter 51)