Polyester Tuna Drift Net Panels from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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