Nylon Bird Netting from Japan
Fine-mesh knotted nylon netting deployed over orchards or gardens to protect crops from birds. Falls under HTS 5608.19.20 as other made-up nets of man-made fibers.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide agricultural end-use declarations to avoid fishing net scrutiny
• Ensure mesh size under 10.5 cm to differentiate from gill netting specs
• Bundle with installation clips only if not constituting a 'set' under GRI 3