Nylon Drift Net from China
A floating made-up net of nylon multifilament cordage drifted with ocean currents to catch pelagic fish like mackerel. Falls under HTS 5608.11.00.90 as other made-up fishing nets of man-made materials with knotted construction. Designed with lead lines for controlled depth.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Note international drift net bans; provide proof of compliance with UN moratorium
• Measure mesh stretch to confirm not in salmon gill range (10.5-21.6 cm)
• Bundle with vessel registration docs for commercial fishing import validation