Lawn Tennis Racket Strings from China
Synthetic gut or multifilament nylon strings used to restring lawn-tennis rackets for optimal tension and performance. Falls under HTS 9506.51.60.00 as a principal part suitable solely for tennis rackets per Chapter Note 2.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.1%
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
• Provide tensile strength specs and compatibility certificates showing exclusive use with tennis rackets
• Avoid generic 'sports string' labeling; specify 'lawn-tennis racket' to match subheading