Polyethylene Monofilament for 3D Printing Filament Base
This is a continuous polyethylene monofilament yarn with a fineness under 67 decitex and no twist. It is not put up for retail sale and is used as a base for 3D printer filament extrusion. As a synthetic monofilament yarn with no twist, it falls under tariff item 5402.49.00 for other synthetic yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn has a twist over 50 turns per metre
Yarns with higher twist are classified under a different tariff item.
If the yarn is multiple or cabled
Multiple or cabled yarns have a separate tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the yarn is not put up for retail sale and has a twist of 50 turns per metre or less
• Declare the decitex (under 67 dtex) accurately on customs documents
• Provide documentation on the yarn's use in 3D printing filament production to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5402.49.00
Acrylic Low-Twist Multifilament Yarn
Synthetic acrylic multifilament yarn with twist under 5 turns/m and less than 67 decitex, for knitting industrial filters. This yarn is not put up for retail sale and is not sewing thread, classified under tariff item 5402.49.00 as other single yarn.
Acrylic Monofilament Yarn 60 Decitex Single
This is a single, untwisted acrylic monofilament yarn with a fineness of 60 decitex, which is below the 67 decitex threshold for synthetic monofilament. It is not put up for retail sale and is intended for industrial applications such as weaving filter fabrics. As a synthetic filament yarn with low twist, it falls under tariff item 5402.49.00 for other synthetic yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre.
Bulk Polyethylene Yarn for Agricultural Netting
This is a bulk polyethylene multifilament yarn with a fineness under 67 decitex and a twist of less than 5 turns per metre. It is not put up for retail sale and is intended for use in crop protection netting production. As a synthetic multifilament yarn with very low twist, it falls under tariff item 5402.49.00 for other synthetic yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre.
Certified Modacrylic Doll Wig Yarn - Reddish Brown
Reddish brown multifilament modacrylic yarn, untwisted, 25 decitex per filament, certified by the importer for use in doll wigs. This synthetic filament yarn is not put up for retail sale and has a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre, falling under tariff item 5402.49.00 as other single yarn.
Colored Modacrylic Doll Wig Thread - Auburn
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Flame-Retardant Modacrylic Yarn for Collectible Dolls
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