Polyester Monofilament Fishing Line

A single strand of polyester synthetic monofilament yarn with a diameter of 0.5 mm (67 decitex) used primarily for fishing lines. It falls under HTS 5404.90.00.00 as it is a synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more where no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm. This classification covers such filaments not specified elsewhere in heading 5404.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

5402.49Lower: 18% vs 35%

If under 67 decitex

Finer synthetic monofilaments (less than 67 decitex) are classified in heading 5402 for high-tenacity or textured yarns.

3916.90.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If presented as plastic profile rather than textile

If not meeting textile fiber characteristics and treated as plastic monofilament, it falls under Chapter 39 plastics.

5503.20.00Higher: 39.3% vs 35%

If in synthetic filament tow form

Unprocessed filament tow of synthetics is classified in heading 5503, Chapter 55, per chapter notes excluding 5402/5403.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify decitex and cross-sectional measurements with lab testing to confirm classification under 5404, avoiding misclassification as finer yarn in 5402

Provide manufacturer specs and end-use declarations to customs, as fishing line may be scrutinized for industrial vs consumer use