Polypropylene Fishing Line Segments from Japan
Pre-cut polypropylene monofilament segments, 150-250 mm long, 0.8 mm diameter, 150 decitex, used in commercial fishing net repair or leader construction. Falls under 5404.12.10.00 as short-length polypropylene monofil meeting decitex/cross-section criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide denier/decitex conversion certificates; US Customs requires precise fiber metrics
• Label packages with exact max length to prevent sampling disputes at entry
• Avoid bundling with fittings—pure monofil only; components shift to 5609