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Nylon Brush Monofilament

Nylon 6 monofilament of 150 decitex and 0.95 mm diameter for industrial brush filling. HTS 5404.90.00.00 for 'other' synthetic monofilaments meeting dimensional specs. Supplied in hanks for brush manufacturers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3916.20.00Higher: 43.3% vs 37.5%

If plastic monofilament profiles

Brush monofilaments often ruled as Chapter 39 plastics if over certain sizes.

9603.30Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If cut and tufted into brushes

Finished brushes with such bristles are in Chapter 96 brooms and brushes.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide bristle stiffness and cut length specs to affirm unfinished monofilament status

• Industrial end-use declarations prevent retail brush classification in 9603

• Check for anti-static treatments that might affect textile vs plastic ruling