Knotted netting of twine — HTS 5608
Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials
Chapter 56 › Heading 5608
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5608 is a four-digit product category for certain textile nets. It covers knotted netting made from twine, cordage, or rope, as well as “made-up” fishing nets and other made-up nets made from textile materials. “Made-up” generally means the net has been finished or prepared for a particular use, rather than being only net fabric sold by the length.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, first determine the net’s product type—such as a made-up fishing net, another made-up net, or other knotted netting. Then check the applicable material distinction, such as whether the textile is synthetic or another textile material, along with any further description in the tariff schedule. The complete product facts, including construction and intended use, must match the wording of the selected subheading and statistical suffix.
What to check
- Identify whether the item is a made-up fishing net, another made-up net, or unassembled knotted netting.
- Confirm the fiber or textile material, including whether it is synthetic, and verify the material from product specifications or technical documents.
- Check how the net is finished, assembled, shaped, or fitted, since those details can affect whether it is considered “made up.”
- Read every level of the HTSUS hierarchy from heading through the eight-digit code; do not select a code based only on a product name.
- Keep product photos, composition records, construction details, and intended-use information to support the classification; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the distinctions are unclear.
HTS heading 5608 summary
Knotted netting of twine is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5608.19 | Other |
| 5608.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5608.11.00 👉 | Made up fishing nets | 8% | Free | 82% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5608?
Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.