Hand-Cast String-Drawn Cast Net for Mullet from Germany
Traditional hand-cast cast net with string-drawn perimeter and knotted nylon mesh, optimized for catching mullet in rivers and bays. It qualifies for HTS 5608.11.00.10 as a complete made-up fishing net of man-made materials featuring hand-cast string-drawn construction per statistical breakout. Excludes non-fishing uses like decoration.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document mesh size and sinker weights to confirm fishing purpose and hand-cast design during customs valuation
• Bundle with care instructions to prevent damage claims; declare total length to match invoice against HTS specs
• Watch for reclassification if sold with non-textile components like metal frames exceeding accessory status