Polyester Badminton Racket String

High-tensile polyester monofilament strings for badminton rackets, exceeding 1 mm in cross-section, surface-worked for reduced friction. Falls under HTS 3916.90.2000 as other plastic racket strings meeting monofilament criteria. Ideal for shuttlecock sports requiring speed and precision.

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.

3916.90.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 38.1%

If not specifically racket-designated, general monofilament

Other plastic monofilaments >1 mm go to .3000 unless expressly racket strings.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 38.1%

If for industrial or non-sports profile shapes

Same monofilament form but non-racket end use classified as other plastic profiles.

5402.49Lower: 18% vs 38.1%

If high-tenacity polyester yarn form

Certain polyester monofilaments designed for textiles shift to Chapter 54 if ≤1 mm or high-tenacity spec.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include manufacturer specs showing polyester predominates by weight per subheading notes to confirm classification

Label as 'racket strings' distinctly; avoid packaging resembling finished rackets to prevent reclassification