Nylon Cargo Net from Japan
A heavy-duty knotted netting made from nylon twine used for securing cargo on trucks, ships, or aircraft. It falls under HTS 5608.19.20 as a made-up net of man-made textile materials, specifically nylon, not classified as fishing nets or salmon gill netting.
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
• Verify knot construction and mesh size to distinguish from fishing nets under 5608.19.10
• Provide documentation proving non-fishing use, such as commercial shipping invoices
• Check for UV resistance certifications to avoid misclassification as industrial webbing