Nylon Trawl Net
A large made-up fishing net constructed from knotted nylon twine, designed for commercial trawling operations to catch fish near the ocean floor. It falls under HTS 5608.11.00.90 as a made-up fishing net of man-made textile materials, specifically nylon, excluding salmon gill netting. The net features double-knot construction for durability in deep-sea use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically for salmon gill netting
Salmon gill netting of nylon/polyamides with defined monofilament/multifilament specs and 10.5-21.6 cm mesh falls under this statistical breakout.
If of cotton or other natural textile materials
Heading 5608.11 covers only man-made textiles; natural fiber fishing nets shift to 5608.19.
If sold as unmade twine or cordage rather than assembled net
Made-up nets are in 5608; unfinished twine/cordage for netting moves to knotted netting of heading 5608.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify knot construction and mesh size documentation to distinguish from salmon gill netting under 5608.19.1010
• Provide fishing end-use certification to avoid reclassification as general knotted netting
• Ensure twine composition labels confirm 100% man-made fibers like nylon or polyester
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Polyester Purse Seine Net
A made-up fishing net of polyester cordage used in purse seine operations to encircle schools of fish like tuna or sardines from the surface. Classified under HTS 5608.11.00.90 for other made-up fishing nets of man-made materials, with knotted construction for strength. It excludes specialized salmon gill net specs.
Polypropylene Gill Net for Cod
Made-up gill net of knotted polypropylene twine targeted for cod and other whitefish, hung vertically to entangle fish by gills. HTS 5608.11.00.90 applies to this other fishing net of man-made textiles, not matching salmon gill statistical criteria. Features UV-resistant treatment for longevity.
Nylon Drift Net
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.
Polyester Beach Seine Net
Portable made-up seine net of polyester rope for shore-based fishing, pulled by teams to capture shallow-water fish. HTS 5608.11.00.90 covers this man-made textile fishing net, knotted and excluding salmon gill specs. Includes weighted footrope for bottom sealing.
Nylon Cast Net
Hand-thrown circular made-up net of nylon monofilament with weights for sinking and catching baitfish or shrimp. Under HTS 5608.11.00.90 as other man-made fishing nets, featuring radial knotted netting. Collapsible design for recreational and commercial use.
Polypropylene Shrimp Trawl Net
Made-up trawl net of polypropylene twine for shrimp harvesting in coastal waters, with small mesh cod end. HTS 5608.11.00.90 for other man-made fishing nets, knotted construction. Includes turtle excluder device compliance features.