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Badminton Racket Strings - Nylon Monofilament from Japan

Nylon-based monofilament strings for badminton racquets, measuring 0.70 mm diameter (exceeding 67 decitex threshold) with no cross-section over 1 mm. Fits HTS 5404.19.10.00 as 'other' synthetic monofilament explicitly for racket strings in racket sports. Offers high repulsion and resilience for competitive play.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Include tensile strength test reports to prove suitability as racket strings, distinguishing from industrial filaments

Label clearly as 'racket strings' with sport-specific branding to support Chapter 54 classification over Chapter 39 plastics