Polypropylene Braided Dock Line from China
A durable braided rope made from polypropylene synthetic fibers, commonly used for mooring boats to docks. It falls under HTS 5607.50.4000 as cordage of other synthetic fibers, not plaited or braided in a manner classified elsewhere, and without rubber or plastic sheathing. The 3-strand construction provides strength for marine applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.6%
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
• Verify fiber content is predominantly polypropylene to avoid reclassification under nylon-specific subheadings
• Provide tensile strength test reports if required for safety certifications in marine use
• Ensure packaging labels specify 'not for load-bearing climbing' to prevent misuse claims