Marker Buoy for Fishing Nets from Germany
A small, inflatable vinyl buoy attached to commercial fishing nets to mark their location and prevent drifting. Classified in HTS 8907.90.00.30 as a buoy, an other floating structure used in maritime fishing operations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide fishing gear usage certification to justify classification over general plastic floats
• Ensure UV-resistant materials are documented for longevity claims
• Batch imports with nets under related HTS to consolidate shipments