Unscoured Flax Tow Bales from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Moisture content testing critical - over 15% may trigger agricultural restrictions
• Declare as 'waste' explicitly on commercial invoice to avoid line flax duties