Polypropylene Monofilament Tow for Nets from China
Tow composed of bundled polypropylene monofilaments for fishing nets and safety netting production. HTS 5501.40.00.00 covers it as polypropylene filament tow, prior to splitting into individual monofilaments. Provides buoyancy and strength in net fabrication.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify monofil diameter (>1mm potential issue) in invoices; confirm not pre-twisted
• Pitfall: reclassification to 5404 if monofil >67 dtex