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Sheep Gut Badminton Strings from Japan

Thin, responsive badminton strings from sheep gut, ideal for precision shots in professional matches. HTS 4206.00.19.10 designates these as other catgut racquet strings, excluding watch straps or buttons per chapter notes.

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

• Provide veterinary certificates for sheep gut origin; ensure not sold as protective apparel to avoid 4203; differentiate from plaiting materials in 4602