9507.90.70.00 - Artificial baits and flies

This HTS category, 9507.90.70.00, specifically covers artificial baits and flies used for fishing. These items are designed to mimic live prey, attracting fish and facilitating the sport of angling. Examples include artificial lures such as spinners, spoons, jigs, and various types of artificial flies intended for fly fishing. The key classification criterion here is the product's function as an artificial attractant for fish in the context of fishing tackle.

While this heading also encompasses a broader range of fishing tackle, artificial baits and flies are distinguished by their specific design and purpose. Other items within heading 9507.90 might include fishing nets, decoy birds for hunting, or other unrelated sporting equipment. Therefore, the classification hinges on whether the item is primarily intended as a manufactured lure to attract fish, rather than a structural component of fishing gear or unrelated sporting goods.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is definitive for artificial baits and flies, meaning any product fitting the description of an artificial lure for fishing will fall under 9507.90.70.00. When determining classification, consider the item's intended use, design, and any packaging or marketing that indicates its role as an artificial fishing lure.