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Golf Ball Marker with Clip from Japan

A small magnetic or clip-style marker used to identify a player's position on the golf green without damaging the grass. Classified under HTS 9506.39.0080 as other golf equipment essential for gameplay. It is a dedicated accessory for golf.

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

• Label as golf-specific to prevent classification as general novelty items

• Provide evidence of retail packaging for sports use in customs declarations

• Avoid bundling with non-golf items to maintain heading 9506 classification