HDPE Round Monofilament Rod from Japan
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 — 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
• 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