5608.11.00 - Made up fishing nets

This HTS category, 5608.11.00, specifically encompasses made-up fishing nets constructed from man-made textile materials. This includes nets that have been assembled, sewn, or otherwise fabricated for the purpose of fishing. The "made up" aspect signifies that these are finished articles ready for use, rather than raw netting material.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 5608.19, is crucial. While 5608.19 covers "Other" made-up nets of textile materials (which could include nets not primarily intended for fishing, or nets made from natural fibers), 5608.11.00 is exclusively for fishing nets crafted from synthetic or artificial fibers. The primary criterion for classification here is both the functional purpose (fishing) and the material composition (man-made textiles).

Further subdivision exists within this category to account for specific manufacturing techniques or types of fishing nets. The subcategories 5608.11.00.10 for "Hand-cast string-drawn" nets and 5608.11.00.90 for "Other" fishing nets provide a more granular classification based on how the nets are constructed and deployed. This detailed breakdown allows for more precise customs reporting and data analysis.