Unscoured Flax Tow Bales
Bales of flax tow directly from retting and breaking, retaining natural gums and impurities. HTS 5301.30.00.00 covers this raw waste form before any significant processing. Primarily for animal bedding and low-grade felts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If still containing seed flax (unretted)
Seed flax (whole stems) precedes tow separation in processing hierarchy.
If used primarily for medicinal plant extracts
Plants used in pharmacy shift from fiber classification.
If post-scouring or degumming
Chemical cleaning constitutes processing beyond raw waste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Moisture content testing critical - over 15% may trigger agricultural restrictions
• Declare as 'waste' explicitly on commercial invoice to avoid line flax duties
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.