Polyester Badminton Racket String from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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