Polyester Purse Seine Net from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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