Monofilament Nylon Leader from China
A thin nylon monofilament line serving as a fishing leader, typically 12-20 lb test, to prevent bite-offs from toothy fish. Classified under HTS 9507.90.40.00 as a dedicated fishing leader component.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.1%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Label products clearly as 'fishing leaders' with specifications to comply with CBP fishing tackle definitions
• Provide manufacturer specs showing shock leader design to differentiate from standard line
• Avoid bulk packaging that could lead to reclassification as general monofilament under Chapter 39