Polyester Monofilament Fishing Line Yarn from China
Single untwisted polyester monofilament yarn under 67 decitex, used in manufacturing fishing lines, classified under HTS 5402.49.91.40 due to its low twist (less than 5 turns/m) and synthetic filament composition not for retail sale. It meets the criteria for 'other' monofilament in this subheading as it's not sewing thread.
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
• Verify decitex measurement <67 and twist ≤5 turns/m with lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide mill certificates showing synthetic filament composition (e.g
• polyester) and non-retail packaging
• Avoid misclassification as finished fishing line under Chapter 95 by importing as bulk yarn only