Acrylic Monofilament Rods for Crafts

Transparent acrylic (PMMA) monofilament rods over 1 mm diameter, used in model making and craft projects. Falls under HTS 3916.90.3000 as monofilament of other plastics, meeting polymer note (a)(1) for ≥95% methyl methacrylate content. Surface-worked but not shaped further.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3916.20.00Lower: 40.8% vs 41.5%

If chemically modified acrylic polymers

Modified acrylics go to specific subheadings per note (a)(3), not the general 'other' monofilament.

3920.51Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If further worked into noncellular sheets

Advanced processing turns basic monofilaments into plates or sheets of polymers of acrylics.

7013.91.50.00Lower: 23.5% vs 41.5%

If glass-filled acrylic composite

Composite materials with glass may shift to glass/polymer articles in Chapter 70.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify PMMA polymer purity to avoid 'other' subheading disputes; ensure rods are straight monofilaments, not bent profiles; label clearly as plastic rods for CBP review

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