Ribbed Ash Wood Dowel Pins from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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