Cotton Cargo Net from Germany
A heavy-duty knotted netting made from cotton twine used for securing cargo on ships, trucks, or aircraft. It falls under HTS 5608.90.27.00 as a made-up net of cotton textile materials, distinct from fishing nets. The cotton construction provides durability and breathability for load restraint applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds 50% with lab tests for accurate classification; declare mesh size and knot type in documentation
• Avoid misclassifying as synthetic under 5608.90.20 if cotton-dominant