Clouser Minnow Fly from China
The Clouser Minnow is a popular saltwater fly pattern tied with bucktail hair, dumbbell eyes, and synthetic fibers to imitate baitfish like mullet or glass minnows. It sinks rapidly for bottom bouncing or stripping retrieves. Classified in HTS 9507.90.70.00 as an artificial fly for fly fishing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify 'artificial fly' on invoices; natural feather flies must note synthetic materials if applicable
• Bundle with fly line only if sold as set; separate items classify individually
• Check for CITES compliance if any natural materials resemble protected species