Ethylene Polymer Monofilament Fishing Line Base from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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