Nylon Trawl Net from Japan
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.
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
• 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