Bast Fiber Decorticator from Canada
Mechanical decorticator that crushes and separates bast fibers (flax, hemp, jute) from woody stalks using rollers and scutchers. Industrial models for textile preparation classify under HTS 8445.19.00 as fiber prep machinery. Produces clean line fibers for linen and hemp yarn spinning.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Stalk moisture content specs prove industrial fiber extraction vs agricultural crop processing
• Line fiber quality output data supports textile end-use over rope/coarse cordage production
• Regional origin may trigger specialty fiber import quotas; check Agriculture requirements