Badminton Catgut Strings
Fine-gauge catgut badminton strings from cow intestines, prized for responsiveness in competitive play. HTS 4206.00.19.10 covers these as other catgut racquet strings, excluding exclusions like surgical gut or chapter 95 toys.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If multifilament synthetic construction
Man-made filament strings shift to Chapter 54 headings, outside gut scope of 4206.
If made up as knotted netting articles
Netting articles are excluded from Chapter 42 by note 2(c) and classified in 5608.
If not specifically racquet-designated
Other gut articles like fishing lines fall under broader 4206.00.29, differing from racquet-specific subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document gut processing method to distinguish from synthetic under note 3; ensure strings are unstrung for import to avoid 9506 classification; test for metal cladding which could invoke Chapter 71 if essential character changes
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