Polyester Badminton Racket String from China
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.
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
• 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