Polyester Purse Seine Net from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include photos and specs showing purse seine design to prevent misclassification as general netting
• Comply with US Coast Guard standards for imported fishing gear buoyancy and strength
• Label fiber content precisely to confirm man-made polyester over 85% composition