Polyethylene Monofilament for 3D Printing Filament Base from China

Continuous polyethylene monofilament yarn <67 decitex, untwisted, used as base for 3D printer filament extrusion. Classed in HTS 5402.49.91.15 for its polyethylene monofil low-twist profile, not retail packaged. Industrial input for additive manufacturing.

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

Document intended industrial processing to affirm non-retail status

Measure decitex accurately; borderline cases need arbitration

Avoid pre-extruded filament forms which classify as plastics