Nylon Tennis Racket String

Monofilament nylon racket strings designed for tennis rackets, with a cross-sectional dimension exceeding 1 mm, surface-worked for durability and playability. Classified under HTS 3916.90.2000 as plastic monofilament racket strings not further worked beyond surface treatment. These strings provide resilience and control for professional and recreational tennis players.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5404.19Lower: 16.9% vs 38.1%

If synthetic textile yarn, not monofilament over 1 mm

Finer synthetic monofilaments ≤1 mm cross-section are classified as textile yarns in Chapter 54, not plastics.

3926.90.45Higher: 38.5% vs 38.1%

If sold as pre-strung racket or with racket components

Assembled racket strings on frames or in sets become other articles of plastic, not mere monofilament shapes.

9506.51Lower: 13.1% vs 38.1%

If imported pre-installed in complete tennis racket

Finished sports rackets with strings fall under Chapter 95 as complete articles, not component monofilaments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the monofilament cross-section exceeds 1 mm and material is polyamide (nylon) per Chapter 39 notes to avoid misclassification

Provide lab test reports confirming polymer composition meets 95% monomer content for accurate HTS designation