Nylon Purse Seine Net from Germany
A voluminous made-up purse seine net from nylon multifilament yarns, used to purse and haul in schools of tuna or sardines. Falls under HTS 5608.11.00 due to its knotted construction as a ready-to-use fishing net of man-made textiles.
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
• Obtain pre-shipment rulings for large purse seines to confirm made-up status vs. parts
• Package in protective wraps to prevent damage; declare accurately to avoid manipulation duties
• Check for UV treatment disclosures as additives may trigger chemical classification reviews