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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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