Nylon Purse Seine Net from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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