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
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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