Nylon Drift Net from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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