Ethylene Polymer Monofilament Fishing Line Base from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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
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)
Import Tips
• 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