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Cod End Trawl Net

Terminal cod end section of bottom trawl nets, knotted from nylon twine for cod and haddock fisheries. This made-up net component is essential for commercial fishing operations targeting groundfish. It is classified here as a fishing net to be employed in commercial fishing.

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.

5608.90.90Higher: 13% vs Free

If the trawl net is for non-commercial or experimental fishing purposes.

This alternative applies when the net is not used in commercial fishing or harvesting of marine plants.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document the net's use in commercial trawling, including target species and vessel type

• Ensure the mesh size complies with Canadian fisheries management regulations

• Include technical specifications in the customs declaration

Related Products under Tariff item 5608.90.10

Beach Seine Net Panels

Heavy-duty knotted nylon panels used for manual beach seining of small pelagic fish. These panels are made-up netting constructed from twine or cordage, specifically designed for commercial fishing operations. They fall under this tariff item as fishing nets to be employed in commercial fishing.

Bottom Longline Net Curtains

Knotted polyamide net curtains used to separate catch in bottom longline ground gear. These are integral components of demersal fishing equipment for species like rockfish. As made-up netting for commercial fishing, they qualify under this tariff item.

Drift Gill Net for Tuna

Large-scale drift gill nets made from multifilament nylon for oceanic tuna longline fisheries. These knotted fish nets are designed for surface drifting and meet the specifications for commercial fishing gear. They are classified under this tariff item as fishing nets for commercial use.

HDPE Anti-Hail Net for Vineyards

High-density polyethylene knotted net installed over vineyards to shield grapes from hail damage. This made-up agricultural net is constructed from robust knot construction and is not for fishing. It falls under the sibling item 5608.90.90 as other made-up nets of man-made textile materials.

Herring Drift Net

Traditional knotted nylon netting for herring drift fisheries in North Atlantic waters. This netting features uniform mesh for species-selective catching and is constructed from cordage twine. It qualifies under this tariff item as fishing netting for commercial fishing.

Mackerel Purse Seine Net

Complete purse seine net system knotted from HDPE twine for mackerel shoal encircling. This made-up fishing net includes purse line attachment points and is designed for commercial purse seine operations. It falls under this tariff item as a fishing net for commercial fishing.