Tennis Racket Tensioning Tool
A handheld device or crank arm used with stringing machines to apply precise tension to lawn-tennis racket strings. This accessory is designed for lawn-tennis racket maintenance and is classified under the tariff item for lawn-tennis rackets.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tensioning tool is a powered machine used for stringing rackets
Machines with individual functions not elsewhere specified may apply for powered tensioning devices.
If the tool is a simple manual device not specific to tennis rackets
General hand tools could apply if the tennis-specific use is not established.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tensioning tool is declared as an accessory for lawn-tennis rackets, with clear documentation of its intended use
• If imported with a stringing machine, classify the machine separately under the appropriate heading for machinery
• Check if the tool is powered; if so, it may fall under a different chapter for electrical machinery
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