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High-Strength Polyethylene Monofilament for Weaving from China

Spectra-type high-strength polyethylene monofilament yarn <67 decitex, untwisted, for industrial weaving applications like geotextiles. Precisely matches HTS 5402.49.91.15 for polyethylene monofilament with twist <5 turns/m, not retail or sewing. Bulk supply for fabric production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

45.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Certify monofilament status and polyethylene purity to avoid confusion with multifilament or blends

Include end-use declaration as industrial weaving yarn for favorable duty treatment

Check for ≥67 decitex which would exclude from Chapter 54 entirely