Cotton Safety Net for Construction from China
Knotted cotton netting installed on scaffolding or buildings to catch falling debris or workers. Classified under HTS 5608.90.27.00 as other made-up nets of cotton, excluding fishing nets. Cotton's strength and UV resistance suit safety applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include safety certifications like OSHA compliance in import docs; measure knotted mesh size for reporting
• Pitfall: Don't classify under 5608.11 if resembling fishing nets