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5501.40.00.00/Polypropylene Monofilament Tow for Nets/Japan

Polypropylene Monofilament Tow for Nets from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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