PVC Square Monofilament Stock from China
Square-cross-section monofilament exceeding 1 mm per side, made purely from PVC polymers, used as stock for weaving or reinforcement in composites. HTS 3916.20.00 applies as it is a monofilament of vinyl chloride polymers, surface-worked (e.g., smoothed) but not twisted or braided. Polymer composition adheres to 95% monomer rule.
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
• Certify cross-section exceeds 1 mm on all invoice lines; provide density specs confirming solid PVC
• Avoid packing with finer filaments to prevent commingling issues
• Common error: classifying as textile yarn if later woven