5608.11.00.90/Polypropylene Shrimp Trawl Net/Japan

Polypropylene Shrimp Trawl Net from Japan

Made-up trawl net of polypropylene twine for shrimp harvesting in coastal waters, with small mesh cod end. HTS 5608.11.00.90 for other man-made fishing nets, knotted construction. Includes turtle excluder device compliance features.

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%

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Import Tips

• Attach TED (turtle excluder) certification for US fisheries compliance

• Document mesh size gradients to prove shrimp-specific design

• Separate from vessel parts to avoid Chapter 89 marine equipment