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Polypropylene Aquaculture Net

Large knotted polypropylene pens for fish farming, excluding salmon gill types. This made-up net of man-made textile material is for aquaculture containment, not fishing, and falls under tariff item 5608.19.20 as other made-up nets.

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.

5608.11.10Same rate: Free

If the net is used for capturing fish in open waters

Fishing nets of man-made fibres are classified under 5608.11, regardless of use.

5608.19.90Higher: 14% vs Free

If the net is not made-up, such as in rolls

Unmade-up knotted netting of man-made fibres falls under 5608.19.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the net is made-up (e.g

• assembled or with finished edges) to qualify for this item

• Provide evidence of aquaculture use to distinguish from fishing nets

• Check for any plastic or rubber coating, which would exclude it from Chapter 56