| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9507204000 | Doc | 41.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9507208000 | Doc | 42.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Trailer Hook
A trailer hook is a specialized fishing hook designed for trailing behind a lure, typically used in coarse fishing, carp fishing, and predator fishing. It serves to improve hook-up rates and present bait effectively.
Material:
- High-Carbon Steel: Most trailer hooks are manufactured from high-carbon steel for strength and sharpness.
- Chemically Sharpened: Hooks often undergo chemical sharpening to achieve a very fine point for easier penetration.
- Coated/Uncoated: Some hooks feature a coating (e.g., PTFE, Teflon) to reduce friction during weedless presentations or improve corrosion resistance.
Purpose:
- Improve Hook-Up Ratio: Trailing a hook behind a lure presents a secondary hooking point, increasing the chances of securing a fish, particularly with short, aggressive takes.
- Bait Presentation: Allows for the presentation of additional bait (e.g., boilies, worms, pellets) directly in the fish's strike zone.
- Weedless Presentations: Specific designs enable fishing in weedy or snag-filled environments.
Function:
The hook functions as a secondary point of contact when a fish strikes the lure. The fish often takes the lure and the trailing bait simultaneously, resulting in a more secure hook-hold. The hook's shape and barb are crucial for preventing the fish from throwing the hook.
Usage Scenarios:
- Carp Fishing: Commonly used with boilies, pellets, or corn as a trailing bait, attached to a hair rig or directly to the hook.
- Coarse Fishing: Employed with various natural baits (worms, maggots, sweetcorn) when fishing for species like bream, tench, and roach.
- Predator Fishing: Used with deadbaits or pieces of fish to target species like pike, catfish, and zander.
- Method Fishing: Incorporated into method feeders for presenting bait directly on the seabed.
Common Types:
- Hair Rig Trailer Hooks: Designed for use with hair rigs, featuring a wide gap and often a curved shape.
- Micro Hooks: Small hooks for presenting small baits or multiple grains of corn.
- Long Shank Hooks: Offer increased hooking potential and are suitable for larger baits.
- Offset Hooks: Curved hooks that improve hooking in the lower lip.
- Quick Change Hooks: Feature a quick-change link for easy bait swapping.
- Barbless Hooks: Increasingly popular for catch-and-release fishing, reducing harm to the fish.
Based on the provided information, trailer hooks fall under the category of fishing hooks, which are components of line fishing tackle. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:
- 9507.20.40.00: This HS code specifically covers Fish hooks, whether or not snelled. The description indicates this includes Snelled hooks.
- 9507.20.80.00: This HS code covers Fish hooks, whether or not snelled, but categorizes Other types of fish hooks.
Explanation of HS Code Structure:
- 95: This chapter broadly covers "Toys, games and sports equipment; miscellaneous manufactured articles".
- 07: This heading within Chapter 95 specifically covers "Fishing rods, fish hooks and other line fishing tackle".
- 20: This subheading further specifies "Fish hooks, whether or not snelled".
- 40.00 / 80.00: These further differentiate between snelled hooks (40.00) and other types of fish hooks (80.00).
Tax Information:
- 9507.20.40.00 (Snelled hooks): The total tax rate is 41.5%, comprised of a basic tariff of 4.0% and an additional tariff of 7.5%. An additional 30% tariff will be applied after April 2, 2025.
- 9507.20.80.00 (Other hooks): The total tax rate is 42.3%, comprised of a basic tariff of 4.8% and an additional tariff of 7.5%. An additional 30% tariff will be applied after April 2, 2025.