Ethylene Copolymer Monofilament Broom Bristle Stock from China
Monofilament of ethylene copolymers (≥95% ethylene units) over 1 mm, for broom bristle manufacturing. Subheading 3916.10.00.00 per note (a)(2) for qualifying copolymers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit comonomer analysis proving ≥95% ethylene contribution as required by subheading note
• Ensure not cut to bristle length; finished brushes classify elsewhere in Chapter 39
• Check for plasticizer content if soft copolymer grades used