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%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
• 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