Plastic Yarn Bobbin for Textile Machines from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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