DT Swiss Competition Double Butted Spokes from Germany
Premium double-butted spokes from DT Swiss with thinner center sections for reduced weight in road racing bicycles. Classified under HTS 8714.92.50.00 as bicycle-specific spokes per Chapter 87 notes. Ideal for high-performance 700c wheel builds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer specs showing butting process and J-bend nipples to confirm bicycle spoke status
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Swiss steel products; check Commerce Department updates
• Bundle in sets of 32 or 36 to match common wheel spoke counts for easier inventory declaration