Nylon Brush Bristle Monofilament from China
Tapered or straight nylon monofilament bristles for industrial brushes, diameter 0.2-0.8mm. Under HTS 5404.19.80.20 as polyamide monofil >67 decitex, ≤1mm cross-section, for brush manufacturing. Distinguishes from finer sewing or multifilament types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Include end-use statement for brush production; raw monofil often reclassified without it
• Test for monofil integrity - no twisting >472 turns/m to stay in 5404 per statistical notes