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Flax Linen Cordage from Japan

Twined flax (linen) cord for bookbinding, upholstery tacking, and nautical uses. Fits HTS 5607.90.1500 as bast fiber cordage from heading 5303, uncoated and unbraided. Offers superior tensile strength.

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

• Distinguish from cotton via fiber burn test documentation

• Declare twist count (e.g

• 10 tpm) for manufacturing validation