5608.19.20.90/Polyester Safety Net/Japan

Polyester Safety Net from Japan

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 — 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%

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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