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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically racket-designated, general monofilament
Other plastic monofilaments >1 mm go to .3000 unless expressly racket strings.
If for industrial or non-sports profile shapes
Same monofilament form but non-racket end use classified as other plastic profiles.
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
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