Berkley Trilene Big Game Braided Fishing Line from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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