Tennis Racket Vibration Dampener from Japan
Small rubber or silicone device that clips onto tennis racket strings to reduce vibration and string noise on impact. Classified in HTS 9506.51.60.00 as an accessory principally for lawn-tennis rackets.
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
• Demonstrate clip-on design fits only strung tennis rackets via prototypes or diagrams
• Ensure packaging highlights tennis-specific use to prevent general rubber article classification