Berkley Trilene Big Game Braided Fishing Line

This braided fishing line from Berkley is designed for big game fishing with high strength and low stretch, packaged in 300-yard spools for retail sale. It falls under HTS 9507.90.20.00 as fishing line specifically put up and packaged for retail sale, distinguishing it from bulk industrial packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+17.5%21.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9507.90.80.00Lower: 19% vs 21.2%

If not packaged for retail sale

Bulk fishing line without retail packaging falls under the general 'other' subheading for fishing tackle, not the specific retail category.

5607.50Lower: 13.6% vs 21.2%

If imported in large spools for industrial or wholesale repackaging

Twine, cordage, or rope-like fishing line in bulk form is classified under Chapter 56 as synthetic cordage rather than finished fishing tackle.

9507.90.60.00Lower: 15% vs 21.2%

If combined with hooks or leaders as a pre-rigged retail set

Assembled fishing rigs or leaders with line may shift to the 'other fishing tackle' category if the essential character changes from standalone line.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify packaging meets 'retail sale' criteria with consumer-ready labels including line test strength and material composition to avoid reclassification as bulk goods

Include supplier certifications for line diameter and breaking strength to comply with fishing tackle import documentation requirements

Watch for common pitfalls like insufficient country-of-origin marking on spools, which can delay customs clearance