HS Code for Nylon fishing nets

Nylon fishing nets are classified under HS code 560811. This code is part of Chapter 56, which includes wadding, felt, and nonwovens, as well as special yarns, twine, cordage, and ropes. Heading 5608 specifically covers knotted netting of twine, cordage, or rope, and made-up fishing nets and other made-up nets of textile materials. The subheading 560811 is specifically for made-up fishing nets of man-made textile materials. In this context, man-made includes synthetic fibers like nylon (polyamide). For a net to be considered made-up, it must be finished in a way that makes it ready for use, such as being cut to a specific shape, having reinforced edges, or being fitted with accessories like floats, weights, or handles. This distinguishes it from bulk netting (netting in the piece), which is classified under 560819. The use of nylon is standard for commercial fishing due to its durability and strength in water. It is important to distinguish these commercial or industrial fishing nets from small, hand-held landing nets used by individual anglers, which are classified as fishing tackle under heading 9507. The classification 560811 is strictly for the nets themselves as textile articles, reflecting their primary material and intended industrial application.

Products Included

• Made-up nylon gill nets
• Nylon purse seine nets
• Finished nylon trawl nets
• Knotted nylon netting fitted with floats

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification occurs with HS code 560819, which is for other nets made of man-made textiles. This code is used for netting that is not yet made-up into a specific fishing net, such as bulk rolls of netting. Another frequent error is using HS code 950790, which covers fishing tackle. While 9507 includes landing nets and butterfly nets, it does not include commercial or industrial fishing nets, which remain in Chapter 56. Additionally, nets made of natural fibers like cotton would fall under 560890 rather than 560811.

FAQ

What is the HS code for nylon fishing nets?

The HS code for made-up fishing nets of man-made textile materials (like nylon) is 560811.

What is the difference between 560811 and 560819?

HS code 560811 is for finished, made-up fishing nets, while 560819 is for other types of netting or netting that has not been made into a specific finished product.