Polyester Monofilament Fishing Line from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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