Drift Gill Net for Tuna from Japan
Large-scale drift gill nets made from multifilament nylon for oceanic tuna longline fisheries. HTS 5608.90.1000 applies to this knotted fish netting designed for surface drifting. Meets polyamide specs for gill net construction.
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
• Comply with international drift net bans; size limits strictly enforced
• Include selectivity studies for mesh size validation
• Bundle with floats/ weights as set to maintain net classification