Polypropylene Spool for Fishing Line from Japan
A durable polypropylene spool used to wind and store monofilament fishing line for packaging and retail sale. It has ergonomic flanges and a core for easy line payoff. Falls under HTS 3923.40.0050 as a plastic support for conveying fishing line goods.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'empty spools for fishing line' to distinguish from finished reels
• Ensure plastic composition meets Chapter 39 notes (e.g
• predominant monomer); test certificates help
• Avoid bundling with hooks/line to prevent classification as a fishing set under 9507