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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5404Lower: 10% vs 40.8%

If twisted or plaited into synthetic yarn

Textile yarns from monofilament shift to Chapter 54; unworked monofilament remains plastics in 3916.

3920.43.50.00Lower: 39.2% vs 40.8%

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