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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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