Plastic Yarn Bobbin for Textile Machines
A cylindrical plastic bobbin designed to hold and dispense yarn during textile manufacturing processes. It features a central spindle and flanges to securely support wound yarn. Classified under HTS 3923.40.0050 as a plastic support similar to bobbins used for packing and conveying yarn goods.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when imported as integral part of textile machinery
Bobbins designed exclusively for specific textile machines are classified as parts of those machines in Chapter 84.
If marketed for general storage rather than yarn conveyance
Repurposed plastic supports not specifically for packing/conveying goods fall under other plastic articles.
If made of paperboard or cellulose instead of plastics
Similar bobbins from non-plastic materials shift to Chapter 48 for paper-based spools.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the bobbin's primary function as yarn support via manufacturer specs to confirm 3923.40 classification
• Include detailed invoices specifying material (e.g
• polypropylene) and dimensions to avoid reclassification as machinery parts
• Check for country-specific quotas on plastic articles; common pitfall is undervaluing high-volume shipments
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