Racketball Catgut Strings from Japan
Resilient catgut strings for racketball racquets, derived from tendon-processed animal gut for enhanced durability. Precisely classified in HTS 4206.00.19.10 as other racquet strings of catgut, per Chapter 42 definitions excluding plaited or plastic sheeting items.
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 lab tests confirming catgut composition to prevent 5404 misclassification; import as loose strings, not installed, to stay out of Chapter 95; watch for pearl/metal parts that could reclassify per note 3(B)