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Mackerel Purse Seine Net from Japan

Complete purse seine net system knotted from HDPE twine for mackerel shoal encircling. HTS 5608.90.1000 for made-up fishing nets of textile materials. Includes purse line attachment points.

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

• Declare total length; UN driftnet treaty applies over 2.5km

• Test knot strength certification required

• Package with steel rings separately to avoid set classification