Paddle Tennis Racket String
Polyester multifilament-equivalent monofilament for paddle tennis rackets, exceeding 1 mm cross-section, surface-treated. Classed in HTS 3916.90.2000 for plastic racket strings. Suited for platform tennis durability.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plasticizer-containing polymers
Subheading 3920.43 applies if plasticizers present, but racket-specific stays in 3916.
If articles for transport/packing use
Same material but non-sports end-use shifts to Chapter 39 transport articles.
If gymnasium/outdoor sports equipment sets
Complete paddle sets with strings classify under Chapter 95 articles.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide dimensional drawings confirming >1 mm to differentiate from Chapter 54 yarns
• Declare exact polymer (e.g
• PET) matching predominant monomer rule
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