Nylon Tennis Racket String from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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