PVC Rigid Monofilament Fishing Line from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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