Lawn Tennis Racket Strings from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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