Continuous Polypropylene Filament Tow for Ropes from China
High-tenacity polypropylene tow designed for twisting into ropes and twines for industrial and marine applications. HTS 5501.40.00.00 applies as it's imported as aligned, uncut filament tow of polypropylene. Provides strength and UV resistance in cordage production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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
• Certify denier per filament and total tow decitex for customs valuation; avoid bulk packaging that mimics yarn reels
• Pitfall: high-tenacity versions sometimes misclassified under 5402 for tire cord