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HSChapter 39
U.S. imports of monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes of plastics (nesoi) (HS 391690) totaled $26.4M in April 2026, traded with 54 countries.
Importers of Monofilament, Rods, Sticks and Profile Shapes of Plastics (NESOI) paid $4.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $19.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Monofilament, Rods, Sticks and Profile Shapes of Plastics (NESOI) imports of $26.4M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $23.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThe residual plastics profile heading captures a commercially diverse range of semi-finished plastic shapes not made from ethylene or vinyl chloride polymers, including acrylic (PMMA) rods and profiles (3916901000), plastic racquet strings (3916902000), large-diameter monofilaments (3916903000 and 3916906000), and all other plastic rods and profile shapes (3916905000). Acrylic profiles serve display, signage, and optical applications, while plastic racquet strings represent a niche sporting goods line with its own dedicated tariff treatment. Canada and China are the leading suppliers across this heading, with Germany and Mexico also significant; Chinese-origin goods may carry Section 301 exposure depending on the specific line.
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Racquet strings made of plastic monofilament with a cross-section exceeding 1 mm are classified in Chapter 39 as plastic profile shapes rather than in Chapter 56 or 95 as textile or sporting goods strings. The material composition (plastic rather than natural gut or textile fiber) and the cross-sectional dimension drive the Chapter 39 classification. Strings made of natural gut or textile fibers would classify differently, so material identification is essential.
To classify under 3916901000, acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate) rods and profiles must be 'not more than surface-worked' — meaning they have not been machined, shaped, or fabricated into a specific finished article. A product specification sheet confirming the material as PMMA, the cross-sectional dimensions, and a description of any surface treatment (cutting to length, polishing) helps establish that the goods remain semi-finished profile shapes rather than finished plastic articles subject to a different heading.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3916905000 | RODS,STICKS & PROFILE SHAPES,ETC,OF PLAST,NESOI | $15.1M | 17.16% | $1.5M |
| 3916903000 | MONOFILAMENT,CROSS-SEC DIMEN EXCEEDS 1MM | $10.0M | 24.96% | $2.5M |
| 3916901000 | RODS,STICKS,& PROFILE SHAPES,OF ACRYLIC POLYMERS | $1.0M | 20.34% | $154K |
| 3916902000 | RACQUET STRINGS,OF PLASTIC | $306K | 13.21% | $40K |
RODS,STICKS & PROFILE SHAPES,ETC,OF PLAST,NESOI
MONOFILAMENT,CROSS-SEC DIMEN EXCEEDS 1MM
RODS,STICKS,& PROFILE SHAPES,OF ACRYLIC POLYMERS
RACQUET STRINGS,OF PLASTIC
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3916906000 | MONOFILAMENTS,CROSS-SECTION GT 1 MM, ROD,ETC,NESOI | $24.0M |
| 3916901000 | RODS,STICKS,& PROFILE SHAPES,OF ACRYLIC POLYMERS | $2.3M |
| 3916902000 | RACQUET STRINGS,OF PLASTIC | $156K |
MONOFILAMENTS,CROSS-SECTION GT 1 MM, ROD,ETC,NESOI
1.8M kg
RODS,STICKS,& PROFILE SHAPES,OF ACRYLIC POLYMERS
285.4K kg
RACQUET STRINGS,OF PLASTIC
301.7K m
ARTICLES OF PLASTICS, NESOI
HS 392690
FLOOR, WALL, ETC COVERS, VINYL CHLORIDE POLYMERS
HS 391810
TABLEWARE AND KITCHENWARE OF PLASTICS
HS 392410
SACKS & BAGS (INCL CONES) OF POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE
HS 392321
HOUSEHOLD AND TOILET ARTICLES NESOI OF PLASTICS
HS 392490
PLATES, SHEETS ETC, NON-CELL ETC, POLYMER
HS 392010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $5.6M | $1.7M | -$3.9M |
| California | $2.7M | $2.5M | -$138K |
| Pennsylvania | $1.8M | $2.4M | +$613K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $4.7M | -- | -$4.7M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $4.6M | -- | -$4.6M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $3.5M | +$3.5M |