Polyester Tuna Drift Gill Net from China
Large-scale drift gill net made from multifilament polyester yarns for pelagic tuna fishing, featuring triple-knot construction. Falls under HTS 5608.19.1020 as other fish netting of man-made materials. Deployed from boats to encircle schools of tuna.
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
• Obtain RFMO certificates for tuna gear to meet international traceability rules
• Measure yarn decitex precisely; over 233 dtex may shift classification
• Inspect for visible coatings that could reclassify to Chapter 59