Rod Building Thread from Germany
Nylon or silk thread used to wrap and secure guides on fishing rods. Classified HTS 9507.10.0080 for its principal use in rod construction. Colored for visibility during wrapping.
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%
Import Tips
• Prove principal use via industry standards (e.g
• rod builders association specs)
• Import on spools under 500m to avoid textile classification challenges