5604.90.90.00/Monofilament Strip PVC Covered/Japan

Monofilament Strip PVC Covered from Japan

Synthetic monofilament strip from 5404 covered with PVC for greenhouse ties and packaging strapping. HTS 5604.90.90.00 applies to visibly PVC-covered textile strips, enhancing UV resistance. Prevents reclassification as plastic sheeting.

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

• Measure monofilament diameter (<1mm for strip status) and PVC layer visibility

• Invoice must specify 'textile strip covered' to avoid Chapter 39 plastic tube error