Tennis Racquet Catgut Strings from Germany
High-tension catgut strings made from processed animal intestines, specifically designed for tennis racquets to provide superior elasticity and control. Classified under HTS 4206.00.19.10 as racquet strings of catgut, distinct from silkworm gut, excluding sterile surgical uses per chapter notes. Not covered by heading 9209 as they are not musical instrument parts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify catgut origin with supplier certificates to confirm non-sterile status per note 2(a); declare exact animal source (e.g
• bovine intestines) for accurate duty assessment; avoid bundling with racquets to prevent reclassification as chapter 95 sports equipment