Polyethylene Monofilament Fishing Line Yarn from China
Single untwisted polyethylene monofilament yarn under 67 decitex, used in manufacturing high-strength fishing lines. Classified under HTS 5402.49.91.15 due to its polyethylene composition, low twist (less than 5 turns/m), and not being sewing thread or retail-packaged. Excludes more twisted yarns or those over 67 decitex.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify decitex <67 and twist ≤5 turns/m with lab tests to confirm 5402.49.91.15 classification
• Provide manufacturer specs on polyethylene content and monofilament structure to avoid reclassification
• Ensure not put up for retail sale; bulk spools only, as retail packaging shifts to Chapter 55