Fencing Epee Blade from China
Flexible tempered steel blade for Olympic fencing epee, triangular cross-section for thrusting. Borderline as similar arm or sports gear, but bladed under HTS 9307.00.00.00 if classified as lance-like. No scabbard typically.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.2%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Fencing federation cert to argue Chapter 95 alternative
• Flexible nature noted in description
• Bulk for clubs needs manifest