Polyester Beach Seine Net from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify artisanal/small-scale use to avoid large-scale fishing gear scrutiny
• Ensure no visible plastic coating per Chapter 56 notes to stay in textiles
• Provide knot type (double/triple) certification matching heading description