Nylon Cod Longline Ground Net from China
Heavy-duty nylon knotted netting used as ground gear in cod longline fisheries to protect lines from seabed abrasion. Classified in HTS 5608.19.1020 as other man-made fish netting. Provides durability in demersal fishing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document end-use as fishing accessory to prevent reclassification
• Test for impregnation not visible to naked eye per 5604 note exclusion
• Bundle with full net sets if applicable to maintain 5608 classification