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Shrimp Trawl Netting

Knotted polyethylene netting panels for shrimp beam trawls in coastal fisheries. These panels feature a small mesh design for bottom-dwelling species and are made-up fish netting. They are classified under this tariff item as fishing nets for commercial fishing, including shellfish.

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 netting is used for non-commercial fishing or other purposes.

This item covers other nets of man-made textiles, which would apply if the commercial fishing use is not established.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the netting is for commercial shrimp trawling, with appropriate mesh size for shellfish

• Provide documentation on the polyethylene material and net construction

• Ensure compliance with Canadian regulations for shrimp trawls

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.

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.

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.