Ethylene Polymer Monofilament Fishing Line Base
Thick HDPE monofilament exceeding 1 mm diameter, serving as base material for heavy-duty fishing lines and nets. Falls under HTS 3916.10.00.00 due to ethylene polymer composition and lack of further processing beyond surface working.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If twisted or plaited into synthetic yarn
Textile yarns from monofilament shift to Chapter 54; unworked monofilament remains plastics in 3916.
If containing plasticizers exceeding subheading limits
Subheading note defines plasticizers for 3920.43; pure ethylene shapes without stay in 3916.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'monofilament of ethylene polymers' to prevent confusion with twisted yarns in Chapter 54
• Retain extrusion process documentation showing no secondary operations beyond surface texturing
• Test for cross-section uniformity; irregular shapes may require profile shape verification
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