Polypropylene Broom Bristles from China
Cut lengths of polypropylene monofilament, typically 200-250 mm long, with diameter between 0.5-1 mm and 100-300 decitex, used for manufacturing broom and brush bristles. Classified under HTS 5404.12.10.00 due to polypropylene composition, length not over 254 mm, and monofilament specs exceeding 67 decitex with no cross-section over 1 mm.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.4%
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 monofilament diameter ≤1mm and decitex ≥67 via lab testing; provide manufacturer specs
• Include cut length certificates showing all pieces ≤254mm to avoid reclassification