PVC Round Monofilament Brush Bristle

Heavy-duty round monofilament bristles from PVC, cross-section >1 mm, supplied in bulk for industrial brush manufacturing. HTS 3916.20.00.91 covers these as unworked monofilaments of vinyl chloride polymers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5404.19Lower: 16.9% vs 40.8%

If cross-section ≤1 mm and presented in hanks/wound

Finer monofilaments for textile use (e.g., brushes resembling yarn) fall under Chapter 54.

3926.90.45Lower: 38.5% vs 40.8%

If cut to length and bundled for retail brush making

Pre-cut lengths become 'other articles of plastics' rather than raw profile shapes.

3904.10.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.8%

If imported as PVC pellets/powder before extrusion

Unextruded PVC polymers classify under 3904, not shaped monofilaments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as 'unfinished monofilament' to distinguish from assembled brushes under 9603

Certify no chemical modification beyond surface work to stay in 'Other' subheading