16 Inch Mesh Polyamide Sockeye Salmon Net from Japan
Gill netting optimized for sockeye salmon using nylon/polyamide combination yarns within spec limits, 16 inch (40.6 cm) stretch mesh, double knotted and fluorescent orange colored. Qualifies under HTS 5608.19.1010 as specialized salmon netting of polyamides. Used in Bristol Bay commercial fisheries.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Lab test yarn for polyamide content (>95% required); blends with other synthetics risk 5608.19.9090
• Document mesh stretch measurement method (ASTM standards) to defend against reclassification
• Avoid 'fishing net' generic marking; specify 'salmon gill netting' per statistical note