Acrylic Brush Bristle Monofilament from China
Acrylic synthetic monofilament cut to length for paintbrush or industrial brush bristles, 67+ decitex with no dimension over 1 mm cross-section. Falls under HTS 5404.19.80.80 for other synthetic monofilaments.
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
• Document cross-section via microscopy if flagged for bristle vs fiber classification
• Avoid bundling with brush heads to prevent set classification under Chapter 96
• Ensure CO shows synthetic textile origin for preferential duty treatment