HDPE Round Monofilament Rod from China
A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) monofilament rod with a diameter exceeding 1 mm, used in fishing nets and industrial weaving. It is made from polymers of ethylene where ethylene monomers constitute 95% or more by weight, classifying it under HTS 3916.10.00.00 as monofilament not otherwise worked.
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
• Verify polymer composition via lab testing to confirm ethylene content exceeds 95% by weight per subheading notes
• Provide manufacturer specs showing cross-section >1 mm and surface-worked but not further processed
• Avoid misclassification as finished articles; ensure entry as primary shapes, not end-use products