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Polyester Safety Net

Knotted polyester netting installed on construction sites or balconies to prevent falls. Classified under HTS 5608.19.20 as other made-up nets of man-made textiles, excluding fishing applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5608.11.00Higher: 43% vs 40%

If made of cotton or vegetable fibers

Heading 5608.11 covers knotted netting of natural fibers, changing the chapter subdivision.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 40%

If heavily coated with visible plastics

Per chapter notes, nets with visible plastic coating visible to naked eye go to Chapter 39.

8716.90.50Higher: 53.1% vs 40%

If when assembled as part of scaffolding equipment

Nets integrated into trailers or scaffolding classify under vehicles/structures heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include safety standard certifications like OSHA compliance in import docs

Measure mesh size to ensure not exceeding limits that could classify as fishing gear

Label clearly as 'safety netting' to prevent confusion with cargo or sports nets