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Polypropylene Brush Bristle Monofilament from Germany

Rigid polypropylene monofilament rods exceeding 1 mm in diameter, used for manufacturing industrial brush bristles. Classified in HTS 3916.90.3000 as a profile shape of other plastics (polypropylene), surface-worked but not further processed into finished brushes. Meets chapter notes for polymers where propylene monomer predominates.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include test reports confirming cross-section >1 mm and polypropylene content ≥95% by weight per subheading notes; declare as monofilament only if not cut to length; watch for misclassification as finished bristles