Badminton Catgut Strings from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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