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Nylon Seaweed Harvest Net

Lightweight knotted nylon netting designed for mechanical seaweed harvesting in aquaculture operations. This netting collects kelp and nori without damaging the marine plants, making it suitable for commercial harvesting of marine plants. It falls under tariff item 5608.19.10 as netting employed in the commercial harvesting of marine plants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5608.19.90Higher: 14% vs Free

If the netting is used for general aquaculture rather than marine plant harvesting

General aquaculture nets without the specific marine plant harvesting purpose fall under the residual item.

5608.11.10Same rate: Free

If the netting is not made-up

Unmade netting in the piece is classified under 5608.11.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document that the netting is specifically for marine plant harvesting, not general aquaculture use

• Include specifications showing the netting is designed for seaweed collection

• Be prepared to demonstrate the commercial nature of the harvesting operation to the CBSA

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