Acrylic Monofilament Fishing Line from Japan
A thick monofilament line made from acrylic polymers with a cross-sectional diameter exceeding 1 mm, used in heavy-duty fishing applications. It falls under HTS 3916.90.1000 as monofilament of acrylic polymers, not further worked beyond surface treatment. Acrylic provides strength and abrasion resistance suitable for commercial fishing.
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 meets 95% acrylic monomer requirement per subheading notes to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab test reports confirming cross-section exceeds 1 mm and no further processing beyond surface-working
• Check for special programs like GSP; common pitfall is mislabeling as finer filament under 3916.40