Polyester Tuna Drift Net Panels from China
Large knotted netting panels made from multifilament polyester yarns for pelagic tuna drift netting operations. Classified under HTS 5608.19.10 as other fish netting of man-made textile materials, distinct from gill nets due to larger mesh and drift configuration. Used in offshore commercial fishing fleets.
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
• Provide documentation proving commercial fishing end-use to comply with international drift net regulations; measure yarn decitex to ensure under 233 limit if multifilament; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian-sourced fishing nets