Polyester Weed Trimmer Line
Twistable polyester monofilament for garden string trimmers, 67+ decitex with cross-section under 1 mm for clean cuts. Classified in HTS 5404.19.80.40 as polyester monofilament, not finer yarn or rope. Commonly sold in coils for lawn maintenance.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If under 1 mm but plastic-dominant
Profiles of plastics not qualifying as textile monofil go to 3916.
If for industrial cordage use
When bound into ropes or lines, shifts to chapter 56 twine provisions.
If woven into trimmer-specific fabric
Woven polyester fabrics fall under heading 5407.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label as 'monofilament for trimmers' with exact decitex to distinguish from bulk plastics
• Ensure no pre-twisting; twisted versions risk reclassification as cordage
• Comply with EPA labeling if marketed for pesticide application in gardening
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