Shrimp Trawl Netting

Knotted polyethylene netting panels for shrimp beam trawls in coastal fisheries. Falls under HTS 5608.90.1000 as made-up fish netting (includes shellfish). Small mesh design for bottom-dwelling species.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China8%+35.0%43%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico8%+10.0%18%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada8%+10.0%18%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany8%+10.0%18%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

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

5608.90.30.00Lower: 40% vs 43%

If not made-up, in rolls

Unmade-up netting shifts to different subheading treatment.

5603.94.90Lower: 35% vs 43%

If nonwoven with plastic bonding

Nonwovens (not knotted) with plastics go to 5603 per chapter structure.

7314.49Lower: 10% vs 43%

If metal ring reinforced

Predominantly metal beam trawl components to Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document target species; shrimp nets sometimes misclassified as veggie nets

β€’ Ensure no plastic lamination visible to naked eye per chapter notes

β€’ Use protective packaging to prevent knot unraveling in transit

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