Polypropylene Gill Net for Cod

Made-up gill net of knotted polypropylene twine targeted for cod and other whitefish, hung vertically to entangle fish by gills. HTS 5608.11.00.90 applies to this other fishing net of man-made textiles, not matching salmon gill statistical criteria. Features UV-resistant treatment for longevity.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China8%+35.0%43%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico8%+10.0%18%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada8%+10.0%18%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany8%+10.0%18%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5608.19Lower: 15% vs 43%

If made from polyamide but not salmon-spec

Other man-made knotted nets excluding fishing use or salmon specs go here.

5608.19.20Lower: 40% vs 43%

If of cotton twine or natural fibers

Material basis shifts from man-made (56.08.11) to other textiles (56.08.19).

6305Lower: 16.2% vs 43%

If classified as sailcloth or tarpaulin netting

Nets for non-fishing uses like covers fall under Chapter 63 as made-up textile articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document target species and region to differentiate from salmon-specific gill netting

β€’ Test for monofilament diameter if under 0.806 mm to check against salmon note exclusions

β€’ Obtain FDA prior notice if net contacts seafood directly during import clearance

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