Heading 5608

Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials

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Heading 5608 covers knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope, and made up nets of textile materials, including fishing nets. The heading splits first by material: subheading 5608.11 covers made up fishing nets of man-made textile materials, 5608.19 covers other made up nets of man-made textile materials, and 5608.90 covers fish netting and other nets of other materials, including cotton hammocks.

Products in this heading

Made up fishing nets of nylon or polyester
Salmon gill netting of nylon or other polyamides
Hand-cast string-drawn fishing nets
Bait bags with draw string closures
Cotton hammocks
Knotted cargo or load nets of man-made rope
Sports netting made up as a finished net, such as goal or barrier nets
Knotted netting cut and made up into a finished net article

How to choose the right subheading

Material: man-made textile materials fall in 5608.11 or 5608.19, while other materials such as cotton fall in 5608.90.
Use: a made up fishing net of man-made material goes in 5608.11, while other made up nets of man-made material go in 5608.19.
Form: fish netting in the piece versus a completely made up fishing net can lead to different subheadings within 5608.
Special features: bait bags with draw string closures have their own line at 5608.19.20.10.
For cotton articles, hammocks and other cotton nets are split at 5608.90.23.00 and 5608.90.27.00.

Often confused with

Netting fabric in the piece, not knotted and not made up
Tulles and net fabric in the piece belong to the fabric headings, not to made up nets.
Heading 5804
Twine, cordage, rope and cable on its own
The rope or cordage is classified in 5607; it moves to 5608 only when made up into a net or netting article.
Heading 5607
Fish hooks, fishing rods and landing nets for sport fishing
Fishing tackle is classified as sporting equipment, not as a made up textile net.
Heading 9507
Hair nets
Hair nets are classified as headgear of textile material.
Net yarn or netting used as a textile component of another article
When the net is part of a larger article, classification follows the article as a whole.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for made up fishing nets of man-made textile materials?

Made up fishing nets of man-made textile materials are classified under 5608.11.00.90 at a general (MFN) rate of 8%, or under 5608.11.00.10 for hand-cast string-drawn nets, also at a general (MFN) rate of 8%.

What is the duty on cotton hammocks?

Cotton hammocks are classified under 5608.90.23.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 14.1%.

How do I classify a mesh bait bag with a draw string closure?

Bait bags with draw string closures of man-made textile materials are classified under 5608.19.20.10 at a general (MFN) rate of 5%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.