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
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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