Polypropylene Shrimp Seine Net from Germany
Made-up seine net of knotted polypropylene cordage, deployed from boats to encircle and capture shrimp schools in shallow coastal areas. It qualifies for HTS 5608.11.00 as a fishing net fully assembled from synthetic man-made materials.
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
• Document mesh size compliance with regional fishing laws to avoid seizures at port
• Use ISF filings early for large net shipments to prevent delays from bonding requirements
• Label with exact material composition (e.g
• 100% polypropylene) for fiber content verification