Polyester Fishing Line Monofilament from Japan
This is a synthetic polyester monofilament used as fishing line, with a diameter of 67 decitex or more and no cross-sectional dimension exceeding 1 mm. It falls under HTS 5404.19.80.80 as 'other' synthetic monofilament meeting the specified size criteria, distinct from finer monofilaments in other subheadings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify monofilament diameter and decitex via lab testing to confirm 67+ decitex and <1mm cross-section for this HTS
• Provide manufacturer specs and tensile strength data in entry documentation to support fishing line use
• Avoid misclassification as finer line under 5404.19.10; check for packaging indicating retail vs bulk