Alpha-Cypermethrin Coated Warp Knit Mosquito Net from Japan
This is a warp knit mosquito net impregnated with alpha-cypermethrin, designed for household protection against malaria-carrying mosquitoes in tropical regions. It falls under HTS 6304.20.00.70 as a bed net made from warp knit fabric coated with a specified insecticide per subheading note to chapter 63. The 'Other (899)' subheading applies to such nets not fitting more specific statistical suffixes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify insecticide concentration and warp knit fabric certification to comply with subheading note requirements for chapter 63
• Include EPA or equivalent registration documents for the pesticide coating to pass customs scrutiny
• Label nets clearly with treatment details and washing instructions to prevent reclassification as untreated nets