Beef Gut Tennis Racket String from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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