5608 - Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials:

Heading 5608 encompasses knotted netting and made-up nets specifically crafted from textile materials, including twine, cordage, or rope. This category is distinct from other headings within Section XI by its focus on fabricated netting structures rather than raw textile materials or other types of textile articles. For instance, while Chapter 50 covers silk, Chapter 51 covers wool, and Chapter 54 covers man-made filaments, heading 5608 applies to the finished net products derived from these or other textile sources when they are formed through knotting or as pre-constructed nets.

Within the broader scope of Section XI: Textile and Textile Articles, heading 5608 is specifically placed within Chapter 56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof. This placement highlights that the primary component materials for these nets are often the yarns, cordage, or ropes themselves, which are also covered in Chapter 56. The classification hinges on the knotted structure and the final form as a net, rather than the material of the constituent twine, cordage, or rope alone.

Heading 5608 is further subdivided to differentiate nets based on their primary constituent materials. The subcategory 5608.10, "Of man-made textile materials," specifically addresses nets constructed from synthetic or artificial fibers. The remaining nets, not falling under this specific material designation, are classified under 5608.90, "Other," which would include nets made from natural fibers like cotton or jute, or a combination of materials. This distinction allows for more precise tracking and tariff application based on the origin of the textile components.