Polypropylene Gill Net for Cod from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document target species and region to differentiate from salmon-specific gill netting
• Test for monofilament diameter if under 0.806 mm to check against salmon note exclusions
• Obtain FDA prior notice if net contacts seafood directly during import clearance