Polypropylene Crab Pot Netting

Made-up knotted mesh panels of polypropylene for constructing crab pots and traps, sized for crustacean capture. HTS 5608.11.00 covers this as fishing nets of man-made textiles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China8%+35.0%43%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico8%+10.0%18%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada8%+10.0%18%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany8%+10.0%18%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan8%+10.0%18%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5603.94Lower: 10% vs 43%

If nonwoven rather than knotted

Nonwovens of man-made fibers classify in 5603.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 43%

If plastic mesh dominates textile content

Predominantly plastic articles go to Chapter 39.

5608.90Lower: 15% vs 43%

If nylon blend exceeds man-made purity

Material mix dictates heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Differentiate from trap frames; netting alone is 5608 if knotted and made-up

β€’ Test for visibility of any coatings per chapter note exclusions

β€’ Use HTS advisory for trap-specific rulings

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