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Fish Hooks (NESOI)

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.
* Fish Hooks (NESOI): listed as HTS code 950720800.
* Imports defined by U.S. Census Bureau—Foreign Trade Statistics.

Top 5 Importing Countries – Fish Hooks, NESOI

July-Sept 2010

July-Sept 2011

Japan

$2,045,866

Japan

$1,718,513

China

$1,490,549

China

$1,595,286

Norway

$1,200,016

Norway

$1,322,767

France

$427,178

Dominican Republic

$807,648

Korea

$194,002

France

$337,021



Prepared for the American Sportfishing Association by Southwick Associates