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5404.12.10.00

Monofilament / Not over 254 mm in length

Classification path

  1. Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm
  2. Monofilament
  3. Other, of polypropylene
  4. Not over 254 mm in length

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
6.9%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
50%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 5404

About heading 5404

Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm

Heading 5404 covers synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more with no cross-sectional dimension over 1 mm, plus synthetic strip and straw-like materials of apparent width not over 5 mm. It is split first between elastomeric and other monofilament, then between polypropylene and other materials, with separate lines for racket strings and residual material groups. The 5404.90 line covers other goods in the heading and is duty Free.

Full guide to heading 5404

Products in this heading

  • Elastomeric synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more
  • Polypropylene monofilament cut to lengths not over 254 mm
  • Polypropylene monofilament in other forms
  • Synthetic racket strings made from monofilament
  • Nylon or other polyamide monofilament other than racket strings
  • Polyester monofilament other than racket strings
  • Synthetic strip or artificial straw of apparent width not over 5 mm
  • Nylon fishing line made from qualifying monofilament

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for polypropylene monofilament?

Polypropylene monofilament of heading 5404 is classified in 5404.12. Cut lengths not over 254 mm use 5404.12.10.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 6.9%; other forms use 5404.12.90.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 6.9%.

What is the duty on synthetic racket strings?

Synthetic racket strings are classified under 5404.19.10.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.7%.

How do I classify synthetic strip or artificial straw?

Synthetic strip and artificial straw of apparent width not over 5 mm fall in heading 5404; the residual line 5404.90.00.00 has a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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