Blue Diamond Billiard Cue Chalk from China
Blue Diamond precision-ground chalk for billiard cues, minimizing dust and maximizing spin in 8-ball and 9-ball games. HTS 9504.20.40.00 applies as it's principally for billiards equipment. Popular among recreational and competitive players.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use HTS explanatory notes in filings to link product to billiards subheading explicitly
• Test for silica content if challenged, as high-dust chalks face safety reviews