Product classification
HS code for Nylon fishing nets: 5608.11
Twine, cordage or rope, fishing nets, made up, of man made textile materials.
Classification of nylon fishing nets under HS 5608.11
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.
- Covers
- Made-up nylon gill nets
- Nylon purse seine nets
- Finished nylon trawl nets
- Knotted nylon netting fitted with floats
- Also under 5608.11
- Fitec Super Spreader Cast Net
- Mustad Fishing Nets
- Momoi Hi-Catch Monofilament
- Lindgren-Pitman Electralume
- Bridon-Cooke Fishing Ropes
Codes often confused with 5608.11
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560811 (the code used for nylon fishing nets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560811 (the code used for nylon fishing nets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Norway, with 8.2% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 560811, not only nylon fishing nets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $454M 43% of world exports
- 2 India $90M 8.6% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $87M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Norway $67M 8.2% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $65M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$62M 7.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $811M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for nylon fishing nets
Brazil classifies nylon fishing nets under NCM 5608.11.00: HS 5608.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nylon fishing nets
What is the HS code for Nylon fishing nets?
The HS code for Nylon fishing nets is 560811 (Twine, cordage or rope; fishing nets, made up, of man made textile materials). The HS code for made-up fishing nets of man-made textile materials (like nylon) is 560811.
How do I classify Nylon fishing nets for customs?
Nylon fishing nets is classified under HS code 560811 — Twine, cordage or rope; fishing nets, made up, of man made textile materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of nylon fishing nets (HS 560811)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560811 (the code used for nylon fishing nets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($454M, 43% of world exports), India ($90M) and Thailand ($87M). World exports came to about $1.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of nylon fishing nets (HS 560811)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560811 (the code used for nylon fishing nets) in UN Comtrade data were Norway ($67M, 8.2% of world imports), South Korea ($65M) and Vietnam (about $62M). World imports came to about $811M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Nylon fishing nets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560811 for Nylon fishing nets is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for nylon fishing nets in Brazil?
In Brazil, nylon fishing nets (HS 560811) is classified under NCM 5608.11.00.