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5501.40.00.00/Polypropylene Monofilament Tow for Nets/Germany

Polypropylene Monofilament Tow for Nets from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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Import Tips

• Specify monofil diameter (>1mm potential issue) in invoices; confirm not pre-twisted

• Pitfall: reclassification to 5404 if monofil >67 dtex

Polypropylene Monofilament Tow for Nets from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5501.40.00.00