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
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
• 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