Hand-Cast String-Drawn Smelt Net from Germany
Fine-mesh hand-cast net for smelt runs, using string-drawn nylon twine knots for quick hauls. Fits HTS 5608.11.00.10 as man-made textile made-up fishing net with hand-cast specs. Seasonal use in Great Lakes region.
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
• Reference regional fishing regs in docs to support legitimate use claims
• Ensure no plastic lamination visible naked eye per Chapter 56 exclusion notes
• Value based on textile content only, excluding leads/weights