Customs Tariff of Canada · tariff item · HS 5608.19
5608.19.20.00: Knotted netting, open square mesh, of tubular braided twine of polyethylene filaments, for use in the manufacture of tennis nets
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Customs Tariff of Canada, in force from 11 September 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
- 5608 Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials.
- 56081 Of man-made textile materials:
- 5608.19 Other
- 5608.19.20 Knotted netting, open square mesh, of tubular braided twine of polyethylene filaments, for use in the manufacture of tennis nets
- 5608.19.20.00 Knotted netting, open square mesh, of tubular braided twine of polyethylene filaments, for use in the manufacture of tennis nets
What you pay
Importing into Canada
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
5608.19 Of man-made textile materials: other
UK 8% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU 8% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Türkiye 8% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
USA 5% – 8.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 6.8% 
Mexico 25% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan 2.5% – 5.3% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 4.5% 
Taiwan 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 12.5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Canada lines: 5608.19
- 5608.19.10.00Netting, to be employed in commercial fishing or in the commercial harvesting of marine plants; Made up nets, solely of polyethylene monofilament, to be employed in the protection of fruit crops from birds
- 5608.19.20.00Knotted netting, open square mesh, of tubular braided twine of polyethylene filaments, for use in the manufacture of tennis nets
- 5608.19.90.00Of man-made textile materials: other
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N312456 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a knotted polyethylene netting and polycarbonateplastic fence poles from Italy
- N280586 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a hay net bag from China
- N276422 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and marking of a garage door kennel net from China
- 600015625 HMRC
Precise Rock Filter units (PRP’s). Consisting of a bulk container (net) intended to be filled with rocks such as basalt or granite mixtures. The PRP’s are made from braided polyester, high tenacity marine grade netting. PRP’s are used for purposes such as to stabilise pipelines/cables, seabed…
- 600013922 HMRC
2m x 10m of Garden netting made of polypropylene. It is packed in plastic netting packaging for transport and storage.
- 600013923 HMRC
4m x 5m of Garden netting made of polypropylene. It is packed in plastic netting packaging for transport and storage.
- 600008869 HMRC
This is a debris netting used for securing to fencing or to building areas to prevent debris falling out of work areas for safety. It is easy to install using cable ties to secure. It is made from a High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and comes in several colours, green, yellow, blue, red, orange,…
Legal notes
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, 5608.19.20.00 is one of 3 lines under subheading 5608.19, of man-made textile materials: other.
The MFN tariff rate is free, and quantities are declared in KGM.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 8%, the EU duty is 8%, the Türkiye duty is 8%, the US duty is 5%–8.5%, the Mexico duty is 25%, the Brazil duty is 16.2%, the Argentina duty is 18%, the Peru duty is 6%, the New Zealand duty is 5%, the Japan duty is 2.5%–5.3%, the Taiwan duty is 10%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 12.5% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
Canada imported goods of subheading 5608.19 worth US$12m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the Canada import duty for tariff item 5608.19.20.00?
The MFN tariff rate in the Customs Tariff of Canada is free; the supplementary unit is KGM. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Canada import these goods from?
For subheading 5608.19 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$4m), followed by the United States.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.