Nylon Salmon Gill Netting from Japan
Double-knot nylon monofilament netting designed specifically for salmon gill fishing, with mesh sizes between 10.5 cm and 21.6 cm. Classified under HTS 5608.19.1020 as fish netting of man-made textile materials, excluding salmon-specific statistical note 5608.19.1010 due to exact specs. Used by commercial fishermen for selective salmon capture.
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
• Verify mesh size and knot construction to avoid misclassification into 5608.19.1010
• Provide fishery certificates if required for endangered species compliance
• Declare exact yarn decitex and cross-section to confirm man-made textile materials