Ribbed Ash Wood Dowel Pins from Japan
Ash dowel pins with multiple longitudinal ribs and sanded surfaces for sports equipment rackets. Ribbing constitutes advanced grooving under HTS 4421.99.20.00. Used in tennis racquet frames and handles.
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
• Declare intended end-use as woodworking if not sports-specific to maintain code
• Test for rib height/depth to confirm 'grooved' status
• Separate from composite materials to avoid Chapter 39 plastics classification