Product classification
HS code for Safety nets: 5608.19
Twine, cordage or rope, knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materials.
Classification of safety nets under HS 5608.19
Safety nets are classified under HS code 5608.19 because they consist of knotted netting made from man-made textile materials, specifically excluding those designed for fishing. Heading 5608 covers knotted netting of twine, cordage, or rope, and made-up nets of textile materials. Subheading 5608.19 is the residual category for products made of synthetic or artificial fibers that are not fishing nets. These items are typically manufactured using high-tenacity yarns like nylon, polyester, or polyethylene to ensure structural integrity and load-bearing capacity. The classification is determined by the material composition (man-made fibers) and the manufacturing technique (knotted netting), rather than the specific end-use in construction or industrial safety. Because these nets are often finished with reinforced borders or attachment points, they are considered \"made-up\" articles within the textile category.
- Covers
- Construction safety nets for fall protection
- Debris containment nets for building sites
- Cargo and luggage nets for vehicles
- Industrial safety barrier netting
- Sports netting (excluding specialized fishing nets)
- Anti-bird netting made of knotted man-made fibers
- Also under 5608.19
- US Netting Safety Net
- Carhartt Cargo Net
- BSN Sports Soccer Goal Net
- Tenax Bird Netting
- GOLBERG Polypropylene Netting
Codes often confused with 5608.19
Common mistake. Safety nets are frequently misclassified under HS code 5608.11, which is strictly reserved for made-up fishing nets. Another common error is using HS code 6307.90, which covers other made-up textile articles. However, because safety nets are specifically described as knotted netting of twine or rope, Heading 5608 takes precedence over the more general Heading 6307. Additionally, if the net is made of natural fibers like jute or sisal, it would fall under 5608.90 rather than 5608.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560819 (the code used for safety nets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560819 (the code used for safety nets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 11% 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 560819, not only safety nets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $476M 44% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$78M 7.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $74M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $101M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $91M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 France $42M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $940M 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 safety nets
Brazil classifies safety nets under NCM 5608.19.00: HS 5608.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about safety nets
What is the HS code for Safety nets?
The HS code for Safety nets is 560819 (Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materials). The primary HS code for safety nets made of synthetic or man-made textile materials is 5608.19.
How do I classify Safety nets for customs?
Safety nets is classified under HS code 560819 — Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are sports nets classified under the same code as industrial safety nets?
Yes, most sports nets (such as those for soccer or tennis) made of knotted synthetic netting are classified under 5608.19, provided they are not part of a specialized piece of equipment classified in Chapter 95.
Which countries are the top exporters of safety nets (HS 560819)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560819 (the code used for safety nets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($476M, 44% of world exports), Vietnam (about $78M) and Germany ($74M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 safety nets (HS 560819)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560819 (the code used for safety nets) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($101M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($91M) and France ($42M). World imports came to about $940M, 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 Safety nets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560819 for Safety 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 safety nets in Brazil?
In Brazil, safety nets (HS 560819) is classified under NCM 5608.19.00.