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Table Tennis Racket String Replacement

Specialized thin monofilament plastic strings for table tennis paddle restringing, >1 mm profile, surface-worked. HTS 3916.90.2000 designation for racket strings of other plastics. Rarely used but fits precise classification.

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.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 40.6%

If general plastic profile shapes

Non-racket specific monofilaments default to other plastic articles.

3916.90.50.00Higher: 43.3% vs 40.6%

If safety or climbing line applications

Other monofilaments >1 mm for non-racket uses like cords/rods.

9506.40.00.00Lower: 17.6% vs 40.6%

If with table tennis racket

Complete table tennis equipment imports fall under Chapter 95.

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

• Confirm 'racket' terminology applies broadly to paddles per customs rulings

• Test for copolymer content; <95% named polymer goes to predominant monomer subheading