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Pool Cue Shaft from Japan

Precision-engineered wooden or carbon fiber shafts that form the striking end of pool cues. This billiard part is classified under HTS 9504.20.80.00 due to principal use with billiard equipment. Features low-deflection technology.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify compatibility with billiard cues in import docs to prevent parts classification elsewhere

• For carbon fiber, provide material certificates for accurate duty assessment