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Cotton Safety Net for Construction from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

14.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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