Shrimp Trawl Netting from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document target species; shrimp nets sometimes misclassified as veggie nets
• Ensure no plastic lamination visible to naked eye per chapter notes
• Use protective packaging to prevent knot unraveling in transit