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Snelled Hooks

Tackle imports values decreased slightly in the third quarter of 2011 from the same quarter in 2010. Fishing nets, rods, line, hooks and snelled hooks led the increases, while artificial baits, leaders, all price range reels and reel parts and accessories showed decreases from same quarter, last year. Overall, imports were down almost 5% compared to the same quarter last year, while down slightly from last quarter.

Notes:
* General Customs Value is the value of general imports, excluding U.S. import duties, freight, insurance, and other charges.
* Snelled Hooks: listed as HTS code 9507204000.
* Imports defined by U.S. Census Bureau—Foreign Trade Statistics.

Top 5 Importing Countries -
Snelled Hooks

July-Sept 2010

July-Sept 2011

China

$320,163

China

$409,229

Philippines

$275,479

Japan

$112,449

Singapore

$129,537

Dominican Republic

$109,090

Japan

$90,661

Singapore

$87,554

Korea

$63,124

India

$62,512



Prepared for the American Sportfishing Association by Southwick Associates