Hand-Cast String-Drawn Smelt Net from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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