Mist Net for Bird Banding from Japan
Ultra-fine mesh mist net designed for capturing wild birds during scientific banding and research studies. Made with lightweight terylene mesh and shelf strings to minimize bird injury, this net is used exclusively by licensed ornithologists under federal bird banding permits issued by the U.S. Geological Survey. Falls under HTS 9817.00.30.00 as it's specifically for licensed wild bird capture activities.
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
• Include copy of federal bird banding permit with entry documents; Verify net specifications match licensed research protocols; Common pitfall: Insufficient proof of governmental authorization leads to reclassification