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Racquetball Racket String

Durable nylon 66 monofilament racket strings for racquetball, >1 mm gauge, lightly surface-worked. Precisely fits HTS 3916.90.2000 as other plastic racket strings. Engineered for high-impact court play.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+37.5%40.6%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3917.39.00Same rate: 40.6%

If flexible plastic tubes or hoses form

If racket string extruded as continuous tube rather than solid monofilament profile.

3926.90.45Higher: 41% vs 40.6%

If imported in coiled retail sets

Retail-packaged plastic racket accessories often reclassified as other articles.

5404.90.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.6%

If cross-section ≤1 mm

Synthetic monofilaments not exceeding 1 mm dimension become textile materials in Chapter 54.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Certify as racket-specific to distinguish from general plastic rods under .3000

• Avoid co-import with grommets/grips; sets classify under 3926.90 as plastic articles

• Use FDA-compliant materials if marketed for youth play to preempt regulatory holds

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