Heading 5608
HTS code 5608 — Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials
- Tariff lines
- 10
- General duty
- General duty rates from 5% to 14.1%
Tariff lines under heading 5608
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5608.11.0010 | Hand-cast string-drawn (Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials > Of man-made textile materials > Made up fishing nets) | 8% | kg |
| 5608.11.0090 | Other (229) (Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials > Of man-made textile materials > Made up fishing nets) | 8% | kg |
| 5608.19.1010 | Salmon gill netting, of nylon or other polyamides (229) (Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials > Of man-made textile materials > Other > Fish netting) | 8.5% | kg |
| 5608.19.1020 | Other (229) (Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials > Of man-made textile materials > Other > Fish netting) | 8.5% | kg |
| 5608.19.2010 | Bait bags with draw string closures (Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials > Of man-made textile materials > Other > Other) | 5% | kg |
| 5608.19.2090 | Other (229) (Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials > Of man-made textile materials > Other > Other) | 5% | kg |
| 5608.90.1000 | Fish netting and fishing nets (Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials > Other) | 8% | kg |
| 5608.90.2300 | Hammocks (Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials > Other > Other > Of cotton) | 14.1% | kg |
| 5608.90.2700 | Other (229) (Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials > Other > Other > Of cotton) | 14.1% | kg |
| 5608.90.3000 | Other (Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials > Other > Other) | 5% | kg |
Documents required to import under 5608
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Textile DeclarationRequired
CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer
- Visa / Export LicenseConditional
Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 5608?
- HTS heading 5608 covers knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials. It sits in Chapter 56 (felt, nonwovens and cordage) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 10 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 5608?
- General duty rates from 5% to 14.1%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5608 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 56
- 5601Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps
- 5602Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
- 5603Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
- 5604Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
- 5605Metalized yarn, whether or not gimped, being textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal
- 5606Gimped yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading 5605 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn
- 5607Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
- 5609Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included