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Fishing Rods, Parts & Accessories

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.
* Fishing Rods, Parts and Accessories: listed as HTS code 9507100080.
* Imports defined by U.S. Census Bureau—Foreign Trade Statistics.

Top 5 Importing Countries -
Fishing Rods, Parts & Accessories

July-Sept 2010

July-Sept 2011

China

$1,708,486

China

$1,566,294

Canada

$947,362

Canada

$1,211,895

Taiwan

$619,609

Taiwan

$590,564

Japan

$395,234

Japan

$368,380

Korea

$369,562

Korea

$196,937



Prepared for the American Sportfishing Association by Southwick Associates