HTS Index

HTS 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 — 12 codes under this heading, with the duty on each.

CodeDescriptionGeneral rateUnits
5404Synthetic 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 + Ch. 99not stated
5404.11.00.00Elastomeric + Ch. 996.9%kg
5404.12Other, of polypropylene + Ch. 99not stated
5404.12.10.00Not over 254 mm in length + Ch. 996.9%kg
5404.12.90.00Other + Ch. 996.9%kg
5404.19Other + Ch. 99not stated
5404.19.10.00Racket strings + Ch. 992.7%kg
5404.19.80Other + Ch. 996.9%
5404.19.80.20Of nylon or other polyamides + Ch. 996.9% (inherited from 5404.19.80)kg
5404.19.80.40Of polyesters + Ch. 996.9% (inherited from 5404.19.80)kg
5404.19.80.80Other + Ch. 996.9% (inherited from 5404.19.80)kg
5404.90.00.00Other + Ch. 99Freekg

3 of these lines state no rate of their own and inherit one from the line above, which is how the schedule is read. Each says which line it came from.

Additional duties may apply

12 lines here reference Chapter 99, where Section 301, Section 232 and other additional duties live. Those are charged on top of the general rate and depend on where the goods were made. What those provisions are.

Source: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, U.S. International Trade Commission (public domain). Classification and the duties that finally apply to a shipment are a licensed customs broker's call.