Flax Scutching Machine from Japan
Specialized equipment that scutches (beats) flax straw to separate fibers from woody parts, preparing fibers for market. Falls under HTS 8436.80.00.60 for crop preparation.
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
• Provide fiber yield specifications confirming agricultural preparation function
• Include safety guards documentation for mechanical beating mechanisms
• Rare import; ensure detailed origin certificates for specialty crops