PVC Rigid Monofilament Fishing Line from China
A thick monofilament line made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymers, with cross-sectional dimension exceeding 1 mm, used for heavy-duty fishing applications. It falls under HTS 3916.20.00.91 as a monofilament of PVC polymers, surface-worked but not further processed into threads or yarns.
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 PVC polymer content exceeds 95% by weight per subheading notes to avoid reclassification as copolymers
• Provide mill test reports confirming cross-section >1 mm and minimal processing to qualify under this heading