Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Monofilament, Rods, Sticks and Profile Shapes of Plastics (NESOI) (HS 391690) totaled $26.2M in August 2026, imported from 58 countries.
Importers of Monofilament, Rods, Sticks and Profile Shapes of Plastics (NESOI) paid $4.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.33% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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4.6K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 3916
Subheading 391690 · $26.2M of $79.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3916905000 | Rods, Sticks & Profile Shapes, Etc, of Plast, NESOI | $14.9M | 8.41% | 53.54% | $1.3M |
| 3916903000 | Monofilament, Cross-Sec Dimen Exceeds 1mm | $9.4M | 29.68% | 99.76% | $2.8M |
| 3916901000 | Rods, Sticks,& Profile Shapes, of Acrylic Polymers | $1.3M | 13.14% | 77.50% | $172K |
| 3916902000 | Racquet Strings, of Plastic | $463K | 10.06% | 96.62% | $47K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3916906000 | Monofilaments, Cross-Section Gt 1 Mm, Rod, Etc, NESOI | $27.1M |
| 3916901000 | Rods, Sticks,& Profile Shapes, of Acrylic Polymers | $2.4M |
| 3916902000 | Racquet Strings, of Plastic | $120K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$26.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$29.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $279.3M of Monofilament, Rods, Sticks and Profile Shapes of Plastics (NESOI) and exported $311.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and China together supply 46% of it. China pays 43.9% duty; Canada 0.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
27.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.33% of imports for consumption.