Beef Gut Tennis Racket String
Traditional racket string crafted from twisted beef gut, known for its elasticity and tone in tennis. Classified in HTS 4206.00.90.00 as an article of gut from animal tendons, distinct from modern synthetics. It represents historical sports equipment materials.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of complete tennis racket
Assembled into rackets, it becomes part of sports equipment in Chapter 95, changing from standalone gut article.
If silkworm-derived (but specified as beef)
Silkworm gut explicitly excluded from 4206, directing to Chapter 50 for silk yarn, but beef gut stays in 4206.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming gut is processed and safe for import under USDA rules
• Label clearly as 'natural gut' to differentiate from nylon under Chapter 54
• Avoid undervaluation by documenting historical premium pricing
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