Polyester Beach Seine Net from Mexico
Hand-deployed made-up beach seine net of polyester twine, knotted for capturing small fish near shorelines in artisanal fisheries. HTS 5608.11.00 applies as it's a complete net from man-made textile materials.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide usage photos or videos to prove fishing end-use and avoid sports gear misclassification
• Ensure no plastic embedding per chapter notes; visible impregnation shifts to Chapters 39/40
• Batch small nets separately from large commercial ones for accurate duty assessment