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Polyester Safety Net from Germany

Knotted polyester netting installed on construction sites or balconies to prevent falls. Classified in HTS 5608.19.20.90 as other made-up nets of man-made fibers, distinct from fishing or specialized nets.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include safety standard certifications (e.g

• OSHA-equivalent) in import docs to support classification

• Measure mesh size and confirm no fish-catching design to differentiate from 5608.19.10

• Label fiber content accurately; blends over 50% man-made stay here, but shifts if natural dominant