Polyamide Research Survey Net
Plankton and fish survey netting made of knotted polyamide for scientific research vessels. This fine-mesh netting is used for sampling marine organisms during research expeditions. It falls under tariff item 5608.19.10 as netting employed in commercial fishing, which includes research activities supporting fisheries management.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the research is purely scientific without commercial fishing application
Non-commercial research netting falls under the residual item for other man-made textile netting.
If the netting is not made-up
Unmade netting in the piece is classified under 5608.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Be prepared to demonstrate that the research netting supports commercial fisheries, as this is required for the tariff item
• Provide documentation from the research institution describing the survey purpose
• Keep records showing the netting is made-up and ready for use
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